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DescriptionJob SummaryThe Manager, Research & Development – Flight Systems is primarily responsible for leading a team of direct reports who work on technically versatile and various scopes of work. The role is responsible for developing complex aircraft systems and utilizes a holistic approach to that development. The role is also responsible for implementing and executing the operational model of the Advanced Design and Development department, as well as managing project and financial aspects of the department in a manner consistent with the company’s overall strategic plan. This position will work with Cirrus leaders, primarily AD&D leadership, and lead direct reports to plan, develop, and drive to department objectives across the lifecycle of Cirrus products.Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Advocates for the AD&D organization and consistently displays the appropriate values, skills, area contributions, and growth/protection of shareholder value.
Collaborates with peers across Product Development to advance the goals of various projects.
Participates in the development of the organization’s vision, strategies, budgets, and plans.
Participates in the development and nurturing of relationships with relevant strategic partners.
Collaborates with AD&D leadership to develop long-term plans with scope ranging from individual projects to large initiatives.
Leads and advocates systems-engineering-based development approach in support of company technology roadmap development.
Participates in planning of organizational activities (short term plans) and strives for continued improvements.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of the team skill matrix, including hiring and succession planning
Leads and grows direct reports and builds organizational cohesion
Manages relationships and personalities with the ability to collaborate and maintain successful team member relationships.
Monitors and adjusts to organizational cadence to ensure effective use of resources, in collaboration with AD&D leadership
Sets and executes operating model for a one-team approach
Works closely with AD&D leadership on AD&D projects, strategic initiatives, organizational processes, etc.
Drives implementation of strategies, plans, and tactics for current projects to achieve project and program deliverables, with a focus on the right skill matrix to minimize necessary oversight
Facilitates project and program decisions.
Leverages technical, leadership, and business acumen to provide insight on risk, issues, requirements, design, and/or solution to be able to effectively manage projects in program and associated dependencies.
Takes responsibility for technical integrity of projects and team output.
Ensures team projects are managed appropriately, e.g. scope, effort required, maturity assessments, risk management, etc.
Leverages business acumen to develops project criteria, including business cases of applicable AD&D projects with team, and to develop priorities.
Is a sounding board to all team members – project related and organizational
Leverages technical depth to guide broader engineering problems and delegates appropriately
Grows own technical and leadership breadth to increase effectiveness of self and team.
Collaborates with AD&D leadership the balance internal resources across AD&D priorities.
Identifies and enables experiential growth of team and self through project opportunities
Supports development and measurement against business plans, MR&O, and DR&O. May potentially include Business Requirements & Objectives (BR&O) depending on project type.
Assesses purpose and status of the projects in a program and can use this oversight to support project-level activity in support of program goals
Communicates and resolves project constraints collaboratively. Escalates as needed.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Travel requirements estimated at 10%, 25% for remote applicants.
Examples of expected activities and deliverables:
Collaborates with AD&D leadership to create and foster strategic alliances
Leads and engages at a team and individual level to foster cohesion and growth
Leads technical projects to maintain and grow technical depth and breadth
Leads & conducts technical work to best leverage skills across the team
Leads onboarding or new members
Contributes to annual project and budget setting
Co-develops project planning and integration methods
Develop and sustain team cadence
Develop and sustain “business readiness level” scoring of projects as a maturity metric, including financial models, business level needs for project success (e.g. training, service center engagement, infrastructure, etc.)
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree in technical field required.
Master’s Degree in technical field or business highly desirable.
Ten years plus related experience in systems engineering, flight controls, or a related field. International business experience a plus.
Five years formal leadership experience required, ideally in general aviation.
Pilot license desirable.
Demonstrated leadership skills aligning to the Cirrus key attributes: (1) ability to create and communicate a clear vision for the future; (2) clear track record for integrity in all dealings; (3) superior communication skills at all levels and audiences; (4) team understanding, development, and motivation; and (5) decisiveness.
Ability to develop, communicate and champion strategies for growth.
Intimately familiar with the many aspects of an engineering, manufacturing, and sales/service company.
Highly proficient in assisting functional leaders in interpreting operational and financial reports and trends, including associated analytics to optimize performance.
Able to reduce complex, abstract ideas into direction and goals for team members
Risk assessment, problem solving, and decision making based on data.
Capable of establishing targets for the teams by setting goals tailored to individual capabilities, monitor progress and adjust as needed.
Ability to analyze highly complex information and make sound recommendations.
Able to compose formal reports including budgets, memos, correspondence, agreements, and other professional documents.
Maintains high quality standards for the organization and complies with corporate governance. Understands key process issues and ensures process improvements occur.
Coordinates information and activities and broadens communication channels among multi-functional groups.
Hands-on leadership style; inquisitive by nature, growth mindset critical.
Consistently displays entrepreneurial thinking; is action and results driven.
Proficient with Microsoft excel and complex spreadsheet development.
Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Integrity & Drive: High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Demonstrates persistence, overcomes obstacles, and strives to improve skills and achieve goals; ability to meet aggressive deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
Technical Skills: Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge & skills and share expertise with others. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
Interpersonal Skills: Communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; treats others with respect & consideration; and works effectively in groups and with other departments across the organization, including remote locations.
Continuous Improvement: Generates and uses creative ideas to improve processes and services; adapts to change, works in an organized manner, uses time efficiently; and displays a positive outlook. Stays abreast of current trends and understands the external and internal factors that affect the business.
Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary.
Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures; 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety).
Other Duties
Please note 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.
