Associate Program Manager

Job Description

As a member of the Cubic Transportation Systems team, you will play a crucial role in supporting all phases of activities for multiple programs. Your responsibilities will include:- Assisting Program Managers in managing day-to-day program operations to ensure schedules are met and resources are utilized effectively.- Managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation on the program.- Establishing budgets, forecasts, staffing, equipment, and supply needs for assigned areas of responsibility.- Maintaining professional and responsive communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.- Serving as a point of contact on assigned programs and developing materials such as schedules, briefs, reports, and customer presentations.- Supporting the achievement of contract goals and profitability by ensuring compliance with requirements and tracking key deliverables.Qualifications required for this role include:- Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or 3 years with a Masters; or PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.- Ability to understand engineering, operations, systems integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contracts administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio.- Skilled at prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and working under deadlines.- Excellent communication and presentation skills.- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Experience with Primavera Project Planner 6 (P6) is desirable.- Knowledge of SAP is a must.Join Cubic Transportation Systems and be part of a company committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to customers and partners. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the success and timely completion of various programs. As a member of the Cubic Transportation Systems team, you will play a crucial role in supporting all phases of activities for multiple programs. Your responsibilities will include:- Assisting Program Managers in managing day-to-day program operations to ensure schedules are met and resources are utilized effectively.- Managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation on the program.- Establishing budgets, forecasts, staffing, equipment, and supply needs for assigned areas of responsibility.- Maintaining professional and responsive communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.- Serving as a point of contact on assigned programs and developing materials such as schedules, briefs, reports, and customer presentations.- Supporting the achievement of contract goals and profitability by ensuring compliance with requirements and tracking key deliverables.Qualifications required for this role include:- Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or 3 years with a Masters; or PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.- Ability to understand engineering, operations, systems integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contracts administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio.- Skilled at prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and working under deadlines.- Excellent communication and presentation skills.- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Experience with Primavera Project Planner 6 (P6) is desirable.- Knowledge of SAP is a must.Join Cubic Transportation Systems and be part of a company committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to customers and partners. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the success and timely completion of various programs.

Keyskills :
Program ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsSupplier ManagementEarned Value ManagementReport WritingProject Financial ManagementSubcontractor Management