Head of Republic of Ireland

Cubic Corporation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in Ireland seeks aHead of Ireland to lead end-to-end delivery across design, build, project and service operations, driving commercial performance and sustainable growth. The role requires acting autonomously with strategic direction and strong customer relationships.

The Head will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and align programmes with market opportunities, reporting to senior executives.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or other technical discipline.
• Professional Project Management qualification.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering or technology-based businesses or programmes.
• Proven P&L management and commercial accountability.
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated success in customer relationship management and account growth.
• Experience delivering across full lifecycle (design, build, and service/operations).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the full P&L performance of the Republic of Ireland businesses, including revenue growth, margin, and cost control
• Drive financial performance across all programmes, services, and operational activities
• Lead the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, from design and development through build, implementation, and in-service support
• Ensure all programmes and services are delivered to cost, schedule, performance, and quality expectations
• Maintain governance over project management practices, including schedules, reporting, and controls
• Oversee change control, including negotiation and delivery of variations and contract changes

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

P&L management

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Business Unit:

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the Ireland business interests, including end-to-end delivery across design, build, project and service operations. The role ensures successful execution of complex programmes while driving commercial performance, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
The Head of Ireland holds full accountability for P&L, leads multidisciplinary and matrixed teams, and builds strong customer relationships to support long-term contract delivery and expansion. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, influencing strategic direction and driving continuous improvement across the business.

This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority and will recommend strategic improvements to the relevant directors and executives, such as cross-alignment of projects and programmes, ways to address wider market opportunities, or improvements to corporate business processes, then work with them as advised to implement the improvement.

They will also work closely with the Business Development team to identify and realize opportunities for new work or contract growth.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the full P&L performance of the Republic of Ireland businesses, including revenue growth, margin, and cost control


• Drive financial performance across all programmes, services, and operational activities


• Ensure robust forecasting, budgeting, and financial governance


• Lead the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, from design and development through build, implementation, and in-service support


• Ensure all programmes and services are delivered to cost, schedule, performance, and quality expectations


• Maintain accountability for the quality and acceptance of all customer deliverables


• Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary teams, including direct and matrix management of Project Managers and functional leads


• Build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams across engineering, delivery, and operations


• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement


• Act as the senior point of contact for customers, building trusted and long-term relationships


• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction across delivery and service performance


• Lead engagement on strategic accounts, including issue resolution and contract evolution


• Identify and realise opportunities for contract growth and extension within existing customers


• Work closely with Business Development to shape and secure new opportunities


• Lead or support bids, ensuring solutions are deliverable, competitive, and aligned with business strategy


• Oversee delivery of multiple complex programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives


• Ensure effective planning, resource management, and execution across all activities


• Maintain governance over project management practices, including schedules, reporting, and controls


• Responsible for managing commercial matters and provisions with customers in partnership with Contracts Management


• Oversee change control, including negotiation and delivery of variations and contract changes


• Manage commercial provisions with customers in partnership with Contracts Management


• Oversee change control, including negotiation of variations and contract changes


• Ensure timely invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash collection


• Lead identification and management of risks and opportunities across the portfolio


• Conduct regular performance and programme reviews to drive delivery excellence


• Ensure subcontractors and partners meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements


• Recommend and implement strategic improvements across projects, operations, and business processes


• Align programmes and activities with wider market opportunities and organisational objectives


• Comply with Cubic's values and adherence to all company policy and procedures.


• Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security, and occupational health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.


• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or other technical discipline and/or equivalent level of experience


• Professional Project Management qualification


• Significant experience leading complex engineering or technology-based businesses or programmes


• Proven P&L management and commercial accountability


• Strong leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary and matrixed teams


• Demonstrated success in customer relationship management and account growth


• Experience delivering across full lifecycle (design, build, and service/operations)


• Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation and management


• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in growing existing accounts and securing follow-on business


• Experience in multi-tiered engineering or software development environments

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time according to business need.

Worker Type:

Employee

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