Product Owner-Learning Systems

Cirrus • Alcoa, TN

6h

About The Position

The Product Owner – Learning Systems is responsible for shaping the strategy, requirements, and learner experience of Cirrus Aircraft’s digital training platforms, including the Cirrus Approach™ Learning Management System (LMS) and related systems that support content delivery, user engagement, data insights, and credentialing. This role defines how our systems meet the needs of pilots, maintenance technicians, instructors, and partners across the global training ecosystem. The Product Owner – Learning Systems works with Enterprise IT and external vendors to ensures the learning systems/platforms deliver business value by contributing user stories, business rules, system requirements, and data models. The ideal candidate blends technical fluency with user empathy and excels in mapping operational needs to platform features and workflows. They collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, internal stakeholders, and IT to drive product usability, scalability, and learner satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, instructional technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product ownership, systems design, digital platform management, or business analysis.
• Experience working with or managing the evolution of LMS, LXP, or comparable learning technologies.
• Proven ability to translate user needs into system requirements, wireframes, and data models.
• Familiarity with user story writing, product documentation, and digital product lifecycle management.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise LMS platforms, SCORM/xAPI content, SSO integrations, or user provisioning workflows.
• Experience supporting both instructor-led and asynchronous learning ecosystems.
• Exposure to UI/UX methodologies, Figma or similar prototyping tools, and Agile workflows.
• Background in training, education, or operational support roles within a performance-focused organization

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic roadmap for Cirrus’s learning systems in alignment with training, business, and learner experience goals.
• Develop platform capabilities that support new training delivery models, including blended learning, microlearning, mobile-first content, and certification tracking.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise IT Product Manager to align product needs with technology capacity and timelines.
• Stay current on LMS, LXP, and EdTech trends to inform platform evolution.
• Write clear, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and business rules to support platform enhancements.
• Lead the collection and definition of system requirements from a wide range of stakeholders, including training teams, customer support, and instructors.
• Develop wireframes and user flows in collaboration with internal UI/UX designers to shape intuitive, efficient learner experiences.
• Define and validate data architecture needs, including reporting schemas, credential logic, and learner tracking.
• Act as the voice of the learner and administrator when shaping system functionality.
• Partner with content, operations, and support teams to ensure the platform meets day-to-day business needs.
• Represent learning systems in product strategy discussions and cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive decision-making based on data insights, user feedback, and platform analytics.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
• 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: 120 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level