Assistant General Manager - NY/NJ

Cubic Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 303,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in New York/New Jersey seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead CTS in the region, owning strategic programs from design through long-term service delivery. The role emphasizes profitability, regulatory compliance, and transforming the delivery model.

The successful candidate will manage senior stakeholders, drive portfolio performance, and develop talent across engineering, operations, and commercial teams to sustain growth and value creation for CTS and its

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10+ years in progressive leadership roles in program management.
• Proven ability to own P&L and commercial outcomes in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of government relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute CTS business strategy and annual operating plan.
• Provide leadership for the CTS NY/NJ business and drive growth in a regulated market.
• Own end-to-end programs, including design, build, operations, and long-term service delivery.
• Manage P&L, revenue, operating profit, cash flow, and ROA targets.
• Lead sales and account teams to identify opportunities and manage change orders.
• Build trusted relationships with senior government officials and industry partners.
• Represent CTS at executive forums, meetings, and industry events with credibility.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and CTS policies.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

P&L Ownership

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Leadership

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: The Assistant General Manager is the senior executive responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and growth of Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) in New York and New Jersey. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of our strategic program, including the design, build, and long-term service delivery of nationally significant, technology-enabled infrastructure program. The role holds full P&L accountability for the NY/NJ business and its major programs, with responsibility spanning strategy development, annual operating planning, operational execution, commercial performance, and long-term value creation. Acting as the face of CTS , the incumbent will manage highly complex stakeholder environments, including senior government officials, regulators, customers, industry partners, and internal global executives.

Operating with significant autonomy and discretionary authority, the Assistant General Managerwill lead direct and matrixed teams across disciplines and geographies, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, drive financial and operational excellence, and act as a catalyst for transformation as CTS continues to evolve toward a globally integrated delivery and support model. Domestic travel is required, with international travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop, communicate, and execute the business strategy and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), in aligned with CTS' objectives.
• Provide overall leadership for the business, ensuring long-term growth, sustainability, and competitive positioning in a regulated market.
• End-to-End Program & Commercial Ownership: Full accountability for operational, financial, contractual, and commercial outcomes across multi-year programs. Lead programs across the full lifecycle - from contract award and onboarding through design, build, operations, and long-term service delivery.
• Financial Management & P&L Accountability: Own program-level P&L, ensuring achievement of revenue, operating profit, cash flow, return on net assets, and growth targets. Drive program profitability through effective cost control, schedule discipline, risk management, and initiative-taking commercial management.
• Account Growth: Direct the sales and account management teams to proactively identify and capitalize on new opportunities, expand services, and efficiently manage and document change orders.
• Stakeholder & Government Engagement: Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior government officials, transport agencies, regulators, customers, and industry partners.
• Represent CTS at executive forums, public meetings, and industry events, navigating politically sensitive and high-visibility environments with credibility and confidence.
• Contract, Claims & Risk Management: Demonstrate deep ownership of contract terms and conditions, ensuring CTS' rights and obligations are actively managed. Identify contractual entitlements, lead change order development, and manage claims and negotiations in coordination with legal counsel and external advisors.
• Operational Excellence & Governance: Ensure all operations and programs comply with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, safety standards, quality systems, and CTS policies.
• Leadership, Talent & Culture: Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing direct and matrixed teams across engineering, program management, operations, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement: Act as a visible change leader, supporting CTS' transition toward a globally integrated delivery and support model.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership roles in the function of Program Management
• Must portray strong strategic leadership and vision
• Past/Current experience with full P&L (not matrixed) and commercial ownership
• Deep understanding of the Government relations and stakeholder engagement
• Program and operational excellence including a continuous improvement mind set
• Financial discipline and risk management, including the development of KPI or other measures of success
• Talent development and succession planning
• Change leadership and transformation

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Responsibilities may evolve over time in response to business needs.

Cubic Pay Range:

$303,000.00 - $315,000.00* + benefits.

*Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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.