Senior Program Manager

2020 Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid disability

Life insurance options

401k with company match

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking a technical design & build Program Manager to plan, execute, monitor, and control multi-million dollar fixed-price NRE programs for mobile payment and fare collection solutions in major municipalities, with a focus on the Washington DC region. Travel 10–20% is expected; preferred to reside in DC region, Maryland or Virginia.

The role requires leading customer relationships and program health across scope, budget, and schedule, with strong earned-value

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent, in electronic, software or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline, plus eight years of related technical or engineering experience.
• Project management, program management, or other supervisory responsibility on high risk and/or high value programs is preferred.
• Advanced engineering degree or MBA is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly recommended.
• 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 travel 10%–20%, domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Create a project management plan using PMO best practices that fits stakeholders' needs and budget.
• Oversee multiple program elements from inception to completion including proposal development, design, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery and acceptance.
• Develop and manage complex development schedules with Primavera support.
• Ensure on-time delivery of all program deliverables.
• Manage customer expectations within the contract boundaries.
• Develop and maintain a project risk register and minimize risk exposure.
• Conduct program coordination meetings and participate in reviews.
• Ensure resources are available (engineering, manpower, production, IT, facilities).
• Control scope changes, communications, and quality across the program.
• Collaborate with finance to determine cost settlements and profitability.
• Present program status to executive leadership monthly.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Primavera Scheduling

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 Summary:

This is a technical design & build Program Management role responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling multi-million dollar fixed-price non-recurring engineering programs, with the focus of delivering payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications, such as rail, subway, and bus, for major municipalities specific to automated toll-fare collection programs applicable to the Cubic Transportation Systems company. The primary focus for this position is to serve as the customer-facing Program Manager for Mobile Application solution with primary focus in the Washington DC region. The position is preferred to reside in the DC Region, Maryland or Virginia. Frequent local travel required and other travel will be expected 10%-20%. The Program Manager is responsible for both managing the customer relationship and expectations per the contractual boundaries, as well as the overall health of the program’s execution pertaining to system development, ensuring that engineering solutions are proposed, implemented and delivered to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule. Strict adherence to program cost controls through earned-value management is required. Experience in product or system solution development pertaining to fare collection and bank transactions a plus. This position will be required to provide program leadership and positive customer relationship with minimal oversight, operating with significant independence and minimal supervision. Willingness and desire to proactively motivate and drive a toward common results and tackle issues immediately is a must.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project management plan to fit the stakeholders/customers’ needs and deliver within budget on desired outcomes
• Manages, oversees, monitors and approves elements of assigned programs from inception to completion including proposal development, product design, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and acceptance of products, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule and contract requirements
• Develop and manage complex development schedules with Primavera Scheduling personnel support
• Ensure on-time delivery of the deliverables across program
• Manages the customer and the customer expectation, including the boundaries of scope control with the customer and customer expectation is a must
• Develops and maintains a project risk register and successfully manage program risk and ensures risk exposure is minimized and mitigated
• Conducts program coordination meetings and participate in program reviews
• Plans and ensures resources are available for programs such as engineering, manpower, production, computer support and facilities
• Ensures that scope creep, communications, and quality are carefully managed
• Works with finance team to determine appropriate cost settlements, monitors receivables, and increase overall profitability for the program
• Owns and presents program status to executive leadership team on a monthly basis
• Creates partnership with internal customer (Product Development Program Management) and stakeholder, including Global and Regional Product Managers (Product Lifecycle Owners)
• Proactively confronts issues openly and quickly
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors and peers
• Able to communicate at all levels in the customer and internal organization
• Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change, but flexible to adapt to current processes
• Builts expert knowledge in our industry and conveys knowledge to others
• Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas to fruition
• Helps to determine new, creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities
• Works across the organization to share lessons learned and best practices

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent, in electronic, software or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline, plus eight years of related technical or engineering experience.
• Project management, program management, or other supervisory responsibility on high risk and/or high value programs is preferred.
• Advanced engineering degree or MBA is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly recommended.
• 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.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact in sensitive and/or complex situations.
• Requires knowledge of government procurement, contracting, and standards and specifications.
• Must be available for travel, both domestic and international; travel expected to be between 10% and 20% with primary travel going to CTS headquarters in San Diego.
• Public transit experience is a bonus.
• Software development (SDLC) experience is a bonus.

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 needs.

Cubic Pay Range:

$130,000.00 - $160,000.00* + 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

• 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
• A 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.
• 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

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). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full‑time and part‑time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a 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. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. 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!