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Cubic Corporation

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Brisbane
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, Project Management Certification, 8+ years of project experience, strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and scheduling tools.
  • You will manage proposals, budgets, and schedules, serve as the main customer contact, control risks, conduct evaluations, and ensure contract deliverables meet quality and timeline standards.

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Project Management Certification in Prince2 or PMBOK
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in delivering projects, including complex programs
  • Must have appropriate customer experience
  • This will vary depending on the program
  • Proficient in MS Office applications including a working knowledge of Experience using Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oracle Primavera P6 Scheduling Tool
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects at one time, including associated project teams
  • Proven ability to be a decisive and pro-active leader, with an ability to people manage effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate new ideas/issues to internal and external customers
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Good influencing and negotiation skills
  • Highly driven, self-motivated, and able to work unsupervised
  • Takes ownership of problem and sees it through to the end
  • Establishes priorities and meet multiple deadlines
  • Able to work at a detailed level and step back to a strategic level as required
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and establish structure to provide clarity
  • Adaptable and embraces change
  • Successful outcome of a National Police Check

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for proposal, pricing, and Statement of Work (SOW) development
  • Support formal proposal development
  • Create Program Integrated Management Plan containing events, accomplishments, and criteria
  • Serve as the prime point of contact for assigned program with customer, senior management, and functional management
  • Control program risk through identification of risk, risk quantification, and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Create staffing profiles, schedules and budgets in support of the project execution and profit goals
  • Support negotiations as required with the customer
  • Conduct regular program evaluation and review meetings to identify current and future problems and initiate actions for their resolution
  • Arrange and attend all customer meetings
  • Interface with customer on technical issues, scheduling, and cost and respond to all customer technical and operational questions with appropriate assistance from functional organisations
  • Actively identifies unstated customer requirements (pain points) and champions these requirements in the product development process
  • Prepare and submit progress reports to higher management and to the customer when required
  • Maintain regular liaison with all proposal/program contributors to ensure the necessary level of communication is in place to assure realisation of their commitments
  • Approve and monitor major purchase orders and subcontracts
  • Approve make/buy decisions
  • Monitor and evaluate subcontractors’ performance to ensure cost, technical, and schedule requirements are met
  • Monitor and ensure the control of product quality and configuration
  • Ensure that all contract deliverables and services are properly delivered to the customer for acceptance within the contractual schedule
  • Verify timely invoicing
  • Manage reports on the program, ensuring performance is at a high level
  • Ensure any personnel items are progressed as required
  • Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
  • Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
  • Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations
  • Other duties as requested

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Program Manager at Cubic Transportation Systems?

The main responsibility is to provide complex expertise, business development, and proposal management support on all assigned projects, managing technical work, budgets, schedules, client management, and overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary technical team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and a Project Management Certification in Prince2 or PMBOK are required.

How many years of experience is needed for this role?

A minimum of 8 years of experience in delivering projects, including complex programs, is required.

What skills are essential for the Program Manager position?

Essential skills include proficiency in MS Office applications, experience using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6, strong interpersonal and communication skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong commercial acumen.

Is there a need for customer interaction in this role?

Yes, the Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the assigned program with customers and is responsible for interfacing with them on technical issues, scheduling, and costs.

Are there specific tools or software that the Program Manager must be familiar with?

Yes, the Program Manager should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Oracle Primavera P6 Scheduling Tool.

What type of leadership qualities are expected from the Program Manager?

The ideal candidate should be a decisive and proactive leader, able to effectively manage people, and should possess strong influencing and negotiation skills.

What does the job require regarding program risk management?

The Program Manager is responsible for controlling program risk through identification, quantification, and developing risk mitigation strategies.

Are there any specific conditions of employment for this position?

Yes, the successful outcome of a National Police Check is a condition of employment.

How frequently will the Program Manager need to interact with the customer?

The Program Manager is expected to arrange and attend regular customer meetings, respond to technical and operational questions, and maintain communication throughout the project lifecycle.

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Cubic Corporation

We make the world better through innovation, technology solutions and world-class products in defense and transportation

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1949
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is driven to solve global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a leading portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS).

Culture & Values

  • We believe in creating excellence through teamwork and collaboration, upholding a commitment to ethics and integrity through a distinct culture that focuses on collaboration, agility, accountability and execution.