Aviation New Product Program Lead

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 128,344 - 192,516; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead complex new product development efforts. This strategic role requires managing the full program lifecycle, driving execution excellence across multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering innovative aviation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, at least 10 years of experience, and proficiency in project management tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience, ideally within a technical or product development environment.
• PMP certification preferred (required within 12 months).
• Deep understanding of program management principles, including EVMS, schedule risk analysis, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program success by managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive development and execution of integrated master plans leveraging industry-standard tools.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality executive-level briefings and performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Tableau

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead complex new product development efforts. This strategic role requires managing the full program lifecycle, driving execution excellence across multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering innovative aviation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, at least 10 years of experience, and proficiency in project management tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.