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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
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.
Skills Required
- Four-year degree (or equivalent) in electronic, software, mechanical engineering, or related technical discipline
- Minimum of ten years related technical or engineering experience including seven years of project engineering/management, program management, or supervisory responsibility
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional program teams
- Proven understanding of engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contract administration, finance, and program portfolio relationships
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, present, and conduct negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and vendors
- Knowledge of government procurement, contracting, standards and specifications
- Experience performing Earned Value Management tasks
- Advanced engineering degree or MBA
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Cubic Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cubic Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Cubic Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and mental health resources via an assistance program and virtual providers such as Talkspace and Ginger. Veteran-focused behavioral health support and access to a broad wellness network underscore depth of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time off options span paid holidays, paid sick days, flexible or unlimited vacation, floating holidays, bereavement leave, and flexible time off. Flexible work schedules and a remote work program complement these offerings in many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellbeing initiatives include an employee assistance program, wellness programs, mental health benefits, and onsite amenities such as a gym and pet insurance. Recognition for wellness efforts and veteran-specific support further enhance lifestyle-oriented benefits.
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Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.
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