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Cubic Corporation · 19 hours ago

Program Manager (Engineering to Production)

Cubic Corporation is a technology solutions provider in transportation and defense. They are seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple device product programs from engineering to low volume manufacture, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while managing supplier relationships and program execution.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the program management, including performance and execution, of multiple device product programs and workstreams, from Engineering through to low volume manufacture
The role involves significant interaction with software and device Engineering, and with Integrated Supply Chain (ISC)
Assures that assigned workstreams and programs meet development timeline obligations within assigned budget and schedule
May serve as primary contact with suppliers and customers on assigned workstreams within programs as directed by the program director
This position typically works under limited supervision and direction from the program director but receives strategic steering and prioritization guidance
Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority as deemed appropriate by the program director
Specific assigned tasking includes efforts such as:
Management of supplier relationships to include purchase order issuance and adjustment, engagement with program finance, and oversight of agreed-upon design and development work to ensure adherence to agreed-upon schedules
Management of overall design, test, and build efforts for devices (initially the FEnX fare gate) and device subsystems, to include supplier management, demand raising and purchase requisition creation, purchase order issuance, and on-time delivery of test and production paddles
Management of station-specific installation requirements, including emergency open systems, networking and power, to include any and all procurement efforts, development of and adherence to schedule for design, test, and production/delivery for installation
Serving as the primary on-site point of contact in Tullahoma on behalf of the program director for the near-term production and manufacturing, for customer pilots, and other near-term deliveries as required
Resolution of obstacles through prototype manufacture and low rate production, including the timely resolution of change orders, supply and purchasing issues
Manages programs and workstreams in accordance with the Cubic Corporation and Cubic Transportation Systems policies, procedures and department instructions
Ensures that Engineering to Production efforts are performed in the most efficient and cost-sensitive manner
May serve as primary contact with suppliers and customers on assigned programs and workstreams
Leads workstream execution to meet technical performance within cost and schedule
As assigned by the program director, manages, oversees, monitors and directs all elements of assigned program activities from inception to completion including some design, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and acceptance of products
Establishes milestones for assigned workstreams and controls adherence to program master plans and schedules
Effectively manages the assigned workstreams/programs within a matrix or project organization, under the direction of the program director
Familiarity with financial management tools to ensure that development efforts are conducted within assigned budgets
Familiar with earned value measurements of program plans versus actual achievements, schedules and costs
Manages and coordinates all activities associated with the procurement, manufacturing, and shipment of device product deliverables
Hands-on working knowledge of SAP system to include ability to manage material demand (when necessary) but primarily to serve as the primary program point of contact for material demand status engaging with the ISC organization
Actively pursues program risk reduction on the assigned program; identifies program issues with sufficient lead for timely resolution

Qualification

Program ManagementSupplier ManagementEngineering KnowledgeFinancial ManagementSAP KnowledgeCross-functional TeamworkAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Four-year college degree, or equivalent, engineering or business
Minimum of six years of experience including four years of project engineering/management, program management or other supervisory responsibility
Proven ability to work within cross-functional program teams
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and make presentations and conduct negotiations with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
Knowledge of government procurement, contracting, and standards and specifications
Significant working knowledge of engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, and manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contract administration, standard business practices, and finance
Advanced leadership and analytical skills to organize, plan and direct a program
Effective interpersonal skills to lead in sensitive, and/or complex situations
Ability to make effective presentations before groups of senior executives, including governmental agencies

Benefits

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Company

Cubic Corporation

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Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (12)
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2022 (47)
2021 (21)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2021-05-25Private Equity
2021-02-08Acquired
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Travis Chester
Chief Financial Officer
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Deborah Cegielski
SVP Chief Human Resource Officer
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