New Product Program Manager 2

• This position requires a high degree of interaction and communication with most departments as well as internal/external stakeholders for success and therefore communication and facilitation skills are critical.
• Ensure program success by managing scope budget schedule bill of materials cost weight risk and quality in alignment with corporate objectives customer requirements and contractual obligations.
• Drive development and execution of integrated master plans and schedules (IMS) leveraging industry-standard tools and methodologies (e.g. Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Critical Path Method Work Breakdown Structure).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including executive leadership customers suppliers and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality executive-level briefings program status reports and performance reviews.
• Champion risk and opportunity management throughout the program lifecycle; implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Apply disciplined project management processes and continuous improvement techniques (e.g. Six Sigma Lean) to maximize efficiency and program outcomes.
• Develop coach and mentor team members; foster a culture of accountability transparency and high performance.
• Participate as a stakeholder in continuous improvement of the New Product Introduction System (NPIS) processes and tools.
• Drive decision-making during program initiation and planning to optimize product architecture technical trades and resource allocation.
• Travel up to 25% may be required to support program needs.

• Bachelors degree in engineering business or related field required; STEM discipline highly desireable; Masters degree preferred. Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience ideally within a technical or product development environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams on complex technical programs.
• PMP certification preferred (required within 12 months)
• Deep understanding of program management principles including EVMS schedule risk analysis and performance metrics (CPI/SPI).
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Primavera) and dashboard/reporting tools (e.g. Tableau Microsoft Power BI).
• Experience with financial modeling cost estimating and business case development.
• Strong supervisory skills and experience developing talent within matrixed teams.
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read write and speak the English language.
• Experience in risk management and financial modeling strongly preferred.
• Risk management expertise and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read write and speak the English language.
• Exceptional interpersonal negotiation and communication skills across all organizational levels.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical vision dental with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
  

Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex national origin color age disability religion pregnancy veteran status marital and family status sexual orientation receipt of public assistance genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.