Senior Program Manager

Cubic Corporation; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead high-technology programs involving hardware, software, and systems integration. You will drive execution, ensure contractual obligations are met within budget and schedule, and act as primary customer contact.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing proposals, and overseeing all program phases from design to delivery, with focus on risk management and profitable performance across $15–$500

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in electronics, software or mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Ten years of related technical or engineering experience including seven years of project management or supervision.
• PMP certification desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple programs in accordance with contracts and policies.
• Lead cross-functional program teams across the company.
• Oversee proposal development, product design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
• Perform Earned Value management tasks.
• Mentor program managers in successful execution.

Skills

Lead cross-functional teams

Effective communication

Risk management

Project management

Budget & schedule management

Earned Value management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

MBA or advanced degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Job Summary

Responsible for the program management, performance and completion of the multiple high technology programs that require the development (hardware and software), manufacture, and test of software, electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Assures that contractual obligations are met within assigned budget and schedule. Primary program contact with customer on assigned programs that generally have a total value of $15-$500 million. Assignment will generally be to higher risk, higher value programs with responsibility at the total system level. This position works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents will be required to exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs in accordance with contracts and policies, procedures and department instructions.
• Ensures that contracts are met in the most efficient and profitable manner.
• Serves as primary program contact for customers.
• Leads program execution to meet technical performance within cost and schedule.
• Manages, oversees, monitors and approves all elements of assigned program activities from inception to completion including proposal development, product design, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and acceptance of products.
• Plans and directs integration of cross-functional program teams that represents various organizations within the Company.
• Effectively manages major programs ($10M or greater in sales) within a project or matrix organization.
• Performs program financial management to ensure that profit is earned and cash is collected.
• Performs Earned Value management tasks.
• Actively performs risk management and pursues risk reduction on assigned programs.
• Identifies program issues with sufficient lead for timely resolution.
• Works to grow the program through contract changes and preplanned product improvements.
• Develops proposals for new business.
• Reviews and approves technical approach, feasibility and cost estimates.
• Leads proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs, negotiation and administration of contracts.
• Participates in marketing new technology, developing potential new business, and responsible for obtaining follow-on business in conjunction with Business Development.
• Mentors program managers in successful execution of programs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent, in electronic, software or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline, plus a minimum of ten years of related technical or engineering experience including seven years of project engineering/management, program management or other supervisory responsibility.
• Advanced engineering degree or MBA is desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional program teams.
• Proven understanding of engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, and manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contract administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, make presentations and conduct negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Requires knowledge of government procurement, contracting, and standards and specifications.

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 and according to business need.

Cubic Pay Range

$174,800.00 - $202,000.00* + 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

We 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, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by 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). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Benefits (Full-time vs Part-time)

• Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks).
• Life insurance options.
• Critical illness and accident coverages.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• A pre-paid legal plan.
• Travel accident insurance.
• An award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account.
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Backup childcare.
• Pet care.
• Pet insurance.
• Virtual tutoring.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation.
• Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement.
• Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly.
• Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Global Presence & Diversity

With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

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

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