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New Product Program Manager 2
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A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$141,106 / year median in Minnesota
-2% projected decline
Job Description
New Product Program Manager 2
Cirrus
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Duluth, Minnesota
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Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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.
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Posted 08/2026 Job Description Job Summary OverviewCirrus Aircraft is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead complex new product development efforts across the entire Cirrus Aircraft organization. This strategic role will be responsible for driving execution excellence across multi-disciplinary teams, managing the full program lifecycle, and delivering innovative aviation solutions that meet or exceed customer and business expectations. The Program Manager will oversee integrated scope, budget, schedule, bill of materials cost, weight, technical performance, and risk management across assigned program(s), ensuring alignment with program business plan targets, enterprise objectives and compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements. This strategic role will be responsible for driving execution excellence across multi-disciplinary teams, managing the full program lifecycle, and delivering innovative aviation solutions that meet or exceed customer and business expectations.Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 optionsEmployer-Paid Coverages:
Group term life, short- and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts:
FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSAWell-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 servicePTO:
Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year Additional Time offBenefits:
Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury dutyCareer Development:
Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunitiesExclusive Discounts:
Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts availableCommunity & Engagement:
Company and employee clubs at various locations These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!Pay RangeSalary Range:
USD $128,344.35/Yr. - USD $192,516.52/Yr.Sign On Bonus Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.