About this opportunity
Cirrus lists this Director Common Platform Infrastructure opportunity in duluth, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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Worksite address
duluth, MN, 55806, US
Who can apply
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