Cirrus Aircraft-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Manager
Alcoa, TN
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

The Manager, Training Architecture leads the strategy, design, and execution of Cirrus Aircraft's global flight and maintenance training programs, ensuring they align with company goals, brand standards, and the Cirrus Approach service model. This role drives the commercialization and delivery of training products, platforms, and services-balancing innovation with operational excellence. Working closely with internal teams, external partners, and the Training/Service Network, the Manager oversees end-to-end program development using established project management methodologies. They are responsible for defining the strategic roadmap, guiding project acceptance and scope, and mentoring team members to deliver scalable, high-impact learning solutions. The ideal candidate combines proven leadership, strong project management expertise, an eye for business, and a deep understanding of aviation training to create unified, measurable, and sustainable programs that enhance performance, safety, and customer experience worldwide. This position is offered and based at Cirrus Aircraft's Vision Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, reporting to the Director of Services Training Development.

  • Define the Cirrus Approach training service model, ensuring training aligns with company-level goals and brand standards.
  • Develop the commercialization strategy for all Cirrus Approach and related training products, platforms, and services.
  • Lead project acceptance and scoping, including discovery, gap analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations.
  • Own the strategic roadmap for Cirrus Approach by anticipating future training needs and innovations.
  • Manage end-to-end training program design, from concept through launch, using established project management methodologies.
  • Manage and oversee project and sprint plans, ensuring milestones are met, budgets maintained, and priorities adapted as needed.
  • Mentor team members in project management best practices, enabling them to manage small-scale initiatives independently.
  • Communicate the business impact of training programs to all levels of leadership.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver unified, high-impact training.
  • Lead a high-performing team with direct reports, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver regular progress reports and data-driven insights on training effectiveness.
  • Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, digital business strategy, educational technology & innovation or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in roles related to training business development, learning enablement, or business operations.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated success in designing, launching, or scaling training programs that support business outcomes such as revenue growth, customer satisfaction, performance improvement, or operational efficiency.
  • Minimum 3 years leading a team with direct reports.
  • Proven success managing multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills for both operational and executive-level interactions.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic objectives into practical, high-impact training initiatives.
  • Strong ability to balance quality with efficiency and cost control.
  • Experience in both agile and waterfall project management.
  • History of building and mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to link learning solutions directly to business outcomes.
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
  • Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
  • Generous PTO: 160 + hours accrued within the first year.
  • Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
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