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Cubic Corporation · 1 month ago

Director - Programs and Operations

San Diego, California

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $282K/yr

8+ years exp

Cubic Corporation is a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation and defense. The Director of Programs and Operations will lead a team of program managers, manage high-technology programs, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape business strategy and customer relationships.

National SecurityTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages and leads next level program managers and scheduling staff in their weekly tasking and professional development

Manages multiple programs in accordance with contracts and policies, procedures and department instructions. Leads program execution to meet technical performance within cost and schedule

Builds relationships with key customers and stakeholders to improve and promote business growth opportunities

Improves organizational effectiveness through program execution discipline, innovation, metrics, clear communication and quality reviews of work performed by your staff

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

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 System (EVMS) tasks effectively

Actively performs risk management and pursues risk reduction on assigned programs

Plans and directs integration of cross-functional program teams that represent various organizations within the Company

Works with peers (Engineering Director, Business Development Lead, Contracts, Finance, etc.) to define and execute against the business strategy on behalf of the VPGM

Identifies and escalates program and organizational issues with sufficient lead for timely resolution

Participates in marketing new technology, developing potential new business, and responsible for obtaining follow-on business in conjunction with Business Development

Works to grow the business through contract changes, preplanned product improvements and adjacent/new opportunities through customer affinity and insight

Leads proposal efforts for new business, including proposal preparation, statements of work, WBS development, risk assessment, labor and material estimation, negotiation and administration of contracts

Mentors program managers in successful execution of programs

Prepares and delivers executive level briefings each month as part of the business Operating System

Qualification

Program ManagementCross-functional LeadershipProject Management ProfessionalMicrosoft OfficeCommunications TechnologyContract AdministrationRisk ManagementU.S. DoD Security ClearanceEffective CommunicationNegotiation Skills

Required

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required

Proven ability to lead cross-functional program teams

Proven understanding of communications technology program development

Proven understanding of contract administration, finance, engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, and manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, standard business practices, 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

Requires active or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Top Security Clearance