Senior Project Manager

Cubic Transportation Systems; Dublin; On-site; EUR 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Ireland to lead cross-functional teams, manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines, and ensure IT upgrades run smoothly. The role requires ITIL expertise and strong stakeholder management to align projects with business goals.

Candidates should have 5+ years in IT project management, PMP/SCRUM/ITIL certifications, and proficiency with Jira, MS Project, and ServiceNow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and project lifecycle methodologies.
• Certifications: PMP, SCRUM Master, or ITIL.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT upgrade projects ensuring operation is maintained.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL processes including incident, change, and configuration management.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate change management processes and stakeholder communications.
• Track project performance using Jira, MS Project, and ServiceNow.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement continuous improvement practices.

Skills

IT project management

ITIL frameworks

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

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:

Pay Range: 93,200 EUR - 103,700 EUR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT upgrade projects ensuring operation is maintained.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL processes including incident, change, and configuration management.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate change management processes and stakeholder communications.
• Track project performance using tools such as Jira, MS Project, and ServiceNow.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement continuous improvement practices Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and procurement.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and corporate IT teams.
• Perform customer management, strengthening the existing relationship and provide regular project status updates.
• Represent Cubic at Steering meetings with senior customer management.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and project lifecycle methodologies.
• Certifications: PMP, SCRUM Master, or ITIL.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in transit, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, PRINCE2, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Experience with fare collection systems or mobile ticketing platforms.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., PMI, APM).

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that 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 challenges 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). CTS is an industry-leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications. CTS delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network. Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, and live, virtual, constructive and game-based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission-inspired capabilities enable assured multi-domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security and commercial missions. Cubic is proud to have a presence in over 60 countries and employ over 5,000 people worldwide. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!