Director Common Platform Infrastructure

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 165,169 - 247,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Cirrus in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Director of Common Platform Infrastructure to lead strategy and execution for common aircraft infrastructure. The position requires significant interaction with cross-functional stakeholders and successful project management across all platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of complex program execution experience and a strong background in technical product development. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $165,169 to $247,753 are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of complex program execution with demonstrated ROI results.
• Experience in developing complex technical products in regulated industries is preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop high-quality business cases through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategy for common infrastructure across projects.
• Drives alignment among cross-functional leaders.
• Tracks execution health weekly and monthly.

Skills

Program execution

Technical product development

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university

Master’s degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

The Director of Common Platform Infrastructure (DCPI) leads strategy, planning and execution of common aircraft, business process and technology infrastructure across all Cirrus aircraft platforms. This position requires a high degree of interaction and communication with cross functional stakeholders. The role drives strategy and execution alignment in partnership with the Aircraft Platform Directors, Platform Chief Engineers, Customer Experience Product Line Managers, Service Team Leaders and the Information Technology team. The DCPI must be able to manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously. This role is responsible for driving, coordinating, and measuring activities to obtain desired project or program results. The DCPI should be seen as the leader for the overall Common Infrastructure vision and execution. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Platforms and Programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategy to design and execute common infrastructure across aircraft and non-aircraft infrastructure
• Accountable for aligning cross functional leaders across the company to the common infrastructure vision, strategy, priorities and driving coordination in accordance with common architecture goals and timelines
• Drives transparency of common infrastructure program execution health through quantities execution/deliverable measurement week by week, month by month, quarter by quarter
• Responsible for delivering common infrastructure projects individually or as part of a program to the approved scope, timeline, and budget
• Coordinates facts and data for business plan and financial model at Net Present Value targets that meet company ROI hurdles and maintains and communicates the common infrastructure roadmap to stakeholders
• Facilitates new project proposals with appropriate stakeholders and drives decision making with appropriate business information from a cross‑functional team
• Leads development and measurement against business plans objectives and sponsors common infrastructure project and program decisions
• Leads and focuses on development and implementation strategy, plans and tactics for current projects to achieve project and program deliverables
• Acts as the Sr. Leader bridge or “glue” between cross functional departments to ensure each function's inputs/outputs and lead time requirements are built into project plans and their execution measured
• Tracks and manages progress to plans and provides periodic reviews of how the plan is tracking actual/target to goals
• Articulates the priorities, goals and objectives of the programs to Executive Leadership and how it will impact the business at function/team level
• Excellent communicator with a patient yet high traction leadership styling
• Excellent facilitator to bring cross-functional team together to meet goals, resolve issues and conflict, and problem solve together
• Manages relationships and personalities with the ability to collaborate and maintain successful team member (or department) relationships
• Ensures the project(s) team is clear on roles and responsibilities to project plan, team, and communication needs and manages team performance to roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four‑year college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• 12+ years of complex program execution with a demonstrated track record of delivering strong return on investment results
• Experience in complex technical product development and highly regulated industries is preferred
• Ability to lead and develop complex, high quality business cases via collaboration with stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of turning early technology product vision concepts into formal programs and eventual successful commercialization and/or significant operating cost savings; must have previous department leadership of direct reports
• PMP certification is preferred

Benefits

• 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

These benefits are designed to support your well‑being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $165,169.05/Yr. – USD $247,753.57/Yr.