Cubic Corporation · 20 hours ago
Program Director
Orlando, Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $261K/yr
12+ years expCubic Corporation is a technology solutions provider in transportation and defense, dedicated to innovation and customer service. They are seeking a Program Director to oversee a portfolio of programs, ensuring disciplined execution and driving business growth through effective leadership and customer engagement.
National SecurityTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads, manages, and mentors a team of Program Managers and Schedulers, providing direction, priorities, and professional development
Establishes consistent program execution standards, cadence, and discipline across the portfolio
Conducts regular reviews of program health, risks, schedules, and financial performance, ensuring early identification and resolution of issues
Coaches Program Managers on customer engagement, executive communication, and growth mindset behaviors
Provides executive-level oversight of multiple programs in accordance with contracts, policies, and procedures
Ensures programs meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives across the full program lifecycle
Reviews and approves key program artifacts including schedules, EACs, risk registers, recovery plans, and customer deliverables
Actively manages portfolio-level risks and dependencies, driving mitigation strategies and trade decisions
Serves as a senior customer interface, building strong, trusted relationships with government and industry stakeholders
Ensures proactive, clear, and consistent communication with customers across the program portfolio
Identifies and drives upsell, contract modifications, follow-on work, and adjacent opportunities through customer insight and affinity
Partners with Business Development to shape capture strategies, position capabilities, and transition programs from award to execution
Oversees program financial performance to ensure profitability, cash flow, and compliance with financial objectives
Reviews program forecasts, EACs, and margin performance; holds Program Managers accountable for financial outcomes
Works with Finance and Contracts to manage contract changes, scope growth, and risk exposure
Directs and integrates cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Subcontract Management
Works closely with the VP/GM and peer leaders (Engineering Director, BD Lead, Contracts, Finance) to execute business strategy
Escalates program and organizational issues with sufficient lead time for effective resolution and decision-making
Supports proposal efforts for new and follow-on business, including SOWs, WBS and schedule development, risk assessments, estimates, negotiations, and contract administration
Participates in marketing new technologies and shaping offerings aligned with customer needs
Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings on portfolio health, risks, opportunities, and growth outlook
Represents the program portfolio with senior internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years with a Master's; or 6 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
PMP certification is desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
Understanding of communications technology program development
Understanding of contract administration, finance, engineering, operations, system integration and test, quality, configuration management, logistics, and business practices
Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Knowledge of government procurement, contracting, and applicable standards
Active or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Top Security Clearance
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
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
Recent News
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2026-01-19
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