Cubic Corporation · 10 hours ago
Program Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expCubic Corporation is a technology solutions provider in transportation and defense. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing hardware and software development programs, ensuring performance within contract scope, budget, and schedule while managing risk and fostering collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the execution of assigned programs in accordance with contractual commitments, internal policies, and lifecycle best practices. Monitor performance across technical, schedule, and financial metrics
Serve as a point of contact for customers. Build trust and maintain strong relationships through transparent communication, proactive issue resolution, and continuous engagement
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, test, quality, and installation. Drive alignment and execution across all stakeholders
Oversee requirement development, traceability, and validation to ensure contractual compliance. Ensure linkage to CDRLs, test procedures, and verification activities
Monitor program financials including cost-to-complete, ETC, EAC, and cash flow. Apply earned value principles and monitor performance metrics such as CPI and SPI to control deviation and mitigate risks
Identify and mitigate risks, escalate critical issues promptly, and implement risk reduction strategies. Drive identification and capture of opportunities for program growth, improvements, and efficiencies
Support the development of change orders and contract modifications in coordination with contracts, legal, and finance teams. Assist the Senior Program Director in identifying potential entitlements under the contract, recognizing deviations that may warrant cost or schedule recovery
Assist in the creation of proposals, technical approaches, cost estimates, and statements of work for new opportunities and follow-on business
Mentor junior program staff and contribute to developing a high-performance program management culture. Collaborate with the Senior Program Director and broader leadership to drive organizational success
Adhere to company values and all company policies and procedures, including the code of conduct, quality, security, and occupational health, safety, environmental, and human resource policies and procedures
Perform other duties assigned by the manager from time to time, as may be reasonably required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-stakes programs through full lifecycle
Strong financial acumen and command of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Solid understanding of contract terms, subcontractor oversight, and change order management
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities
Familiarity government procurement and contracting standards is expected
Preferred
PMP certification desirable
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
Transportation industry experience is desirable but not essential
Benefits
Benefits
Company
Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-25Private Equity
2021-02-08Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Travis Chester
Chief Financial Officer
Deborah Cegielski
SVP Chief Human Resource Officer
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