Assistant Project Manager

Cubic Corporation; Billingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support systems engineering projects in the UK Rail sector. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and managing project budgets. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Project Management and a strong interest in supporting technology projects.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology projects, ideally in fare collection or transport.
• Ability to work within a matrix organisation.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering systems engineering projects.
• Help maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Support project financial management.

Skills

Support systems engineering projects

Stakeholder engagement

Project lifecycle methodologies

Communication skills

Risk management awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Role Overview

Cubic is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of end-to-end systems engineering projects, primarily within the UK Rail fare collection sector, with opportunities to contribute to global initiatives. The successful candidate will work within a matrix organisation, supporting Project Managers and collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers, while developing strong project management skills across a range of lifecycle methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex systems engineering projects, ensuring alignment with Cubic’s strategic objectives and customer requirements
• Lifecycle Methodologies: Support the application of appropriate project lifecycle approaches (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) to suit project context and customer needs
• Stakeholder Engagement: Help build and maintain effective relationships with UK Rail industry customers and internal/external stakeholders. Support communication and engagement activities
• Matrix Teamwork: Work collaboratively within a matrix structure, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Technical & Delivery Support: Assist in the oversight of technical delivery, ensuring systems engineering best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Commercial & Financial Administration: Support the management of project budgets, forecasts, and commercial contracts. Assist in tracking project costs and financial performance
• Risk & Issue Management: Help identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies in line with APM best practice
• Quality & Benefits Realisation: Support the delivery of project outputs that meet defined acceptance criteria and contribute to the realisation of intended business benefits
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to lessons learned and the continuous improvement of project management practices within Cubic.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Some experience (or strong interest) in supporting systems engineering or technology projects, ideally in fare collection, transport, or related sectors.
• Ability to work within a matrix organisation and as part of cross-functional and virtual teams.
• Awareness of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) and their practical application
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Basic understanding of commercial and financial project management.
• Awareness of risk management principles and practices.
• Experience working with or for UK Rail industry customers is desirable.
• Willingness to support global projects as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Working towards a professional project management qualification (e.g., APM PFQ/PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation) is an advantage.
• Interest in membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or similar professional body.

Key Behaviours

• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Committed to professional standards, ethics, and continuous professional development
• Proactive, organised, and focused on delivering value to customers and the business.

Worker Type: Employee