Transformation Manager

Cubic Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Virtual tutoring and tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Cubic Corporation in San Diego, California is seeking a TMO Manager/Analyst who will drive enterprise-wide transformation strategy and planning. This role requires a seasoned professional to engage with senior stakeholders and translate strategic intent into actionable roadmaps.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing transformation strategies and a strong ability to manage multiple workstreams, with the opportunity to present updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in transformation strategy, management consulting, or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven experience in developing transformation strategies and execution roadmaps.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise transformation strategies.
• Build and maintain transformation roadmaps, milestones, and execution plans.
• Conduct structured diagnostics and assessments to identify transformation opportunities.

Skills

Transformation Strategy & Planning

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis & Insights

Program Governance & Reporting

Structured Problem Solving

Business Case Development

Education

MBA from a reputed institution

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

About the Role

The TMO Manager/Analyst will be a key member of the Transformation Management Office, responsible for driving enterprise‑wide transformation strategy and planning. This individual contributor role requires a seasoned professional who can work across business units, engage senior stakeholders, and translate strategic intent into executable transformation roadmaps. The incumbent will design, plan, and track high‑impact transformation programs across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise transformation strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain comprehensive transformation roadmaps, milestones, and execution plans.
• Conduct structured diagnostics and assessments to identify transformation opportunities and gaps.
• Develop business cases, impact analyses, and investment rationale for transformation initiatives.
• Partner with business unit leaders and CXOs to align transformation priorities and drive buy‑in.
• Establish and maintain TMO governance frameworks, reporting cadences, and dashboards.
• Monitor program health across workstreams and proactively raise risks and issues.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and cross‑functional alignment sessions.
• Develop and present executive‑level updates, board decks, and progress reports.
• Drive continuous improvement of TMO processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• MBA from a reputed institution; engineering background preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in transformation strategy, management consulting, or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven experience in developing transformation strategies and execution roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of business strategy frameworks, operating model design, and change management.
• Experience working with senior leadership (CXO level) on strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and structured thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling executive narratives.
• Proficiency in data analysis – ability to work with large datasets, build models, and derive actionable insights.
• Hands‑on program management experience – planning, tracking, and reporting on complex, multi‑workstream programs with cross‑functional dependencies.
• Familiarity with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent.
• Experience building and maintaining dashboards, KPI trackers, and performance reporting frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Big 4 consulting firm (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG) or tier‑1 strategy firm.
• Exposure to transformation programs in sectors such as real estate, technology, healthcare, or FMCG.
• Familiarity with program management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMI, Prince2).
• Experience in M&A integration, post‑merger planning, or value creation programs is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Transformation Strategy & Planning
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement
• Structured Problem Solving
• Program Governance & Reporting
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
• Business Case Development
• Strategic Communication
• Data Analysis & Insights
• Program Management & Delivery

Why Join Us

This is a high‑visibility role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives. You will be at the center of driving meaningful organizational transformation and shaping the way the business evolves, scales, and creates value.

Pay Range

$96,000.00 – $119,000.00 + benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance options
• Critical illness and accident coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts and pre‑paid legal plan
• Travel accident insurance, well‑being program, and lifestyle spending account
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Backup childcare, pet care, and pet insurance options
• Virtual tutoring and tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible time‑off arrangement, 9/80 schedule options, and 11 paid holidays

EEO Statement

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.