Assistant Project Manager, Cubic
Technology solutions for transportation
Job no longer available
Technology solutions for transportation
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To reduce congestion and increase operational effectiveness and readiness through superior situational understanding.
Role
Who you are
- Some experience (or strong interest) in supporting systems engineering or technology projects, ideally in fare collection, transport, or related sectors
- Ability to work within a matrix organisation and as part of cross-functional and virtual teams
- Awareness of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) and their practical application
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Basic understanding of commercial and financial project management
- Awareness of risk management principles and practices
- Experience working with or for UK Rail industry customers is desirable
- Willingness to support global projects as required
- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Working towards a professional project management qualification (e.g., APM PFQ/PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation) is an advantage
- Interest in membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or similar professional body
- Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
- Committed to professional standards, ethics, and continuous professional development
- Proactive, organised, and focused on delivering value to customers and the business
What the job involves
- Cubic is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of end-to-end systems engineering projects, primarily within the UK Rail fare collection sector, with opportunities to contribute to global initiatives
- The successful candidate will work within a matrix organisation, supporting Project Managers and collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers, while developing strong project management skills across a range of lifecycle methodologies
- Assist Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex systems engineering projects, ensuring alignment with Cubic’s strategic objectives and customer requirements
- Support the application of appropriate project lifecycle approaches (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) to suit project context and customer needs
- Help build and maintain effective relationships with UK Rail industry customers and internal/external stakeholders. Support communication and engagement activities
- Work collaboratively within a matrix structure, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
- Assist in the oversight of technical delivery, ensuring systems engineering best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle
- Support the management of project budgets, forecasts, and commercial contracts. Assist in tracking project costs and financial performance
- Help identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies in line with APM best practice
- Support the delivery of project outputs that meet defined acceptance criteria and contribute to the realisation of intended business benefits
- Contribute to lessons learned and the continuous improvement of project management practices within Cubic
Our take
Spanning ticket machines, smart card readers, traffic management, and many more public use technologies, the 1949-founded Cubic Corporation supports both public transport networks and defense across the globe.
The defense arm of the business, CMPS, is a leading provider of what it calls “synthetic digital solutions”. It supplies high-tech simulations of chemical and biological threats, strategic planning training through its SPEAR program, and a Synthetic Inject-To-Live (SITL) system that simulates close combat
On the public transport side, through business arm CTS, Cubic has contributed to the development of the National Ticketing Solution for New Zealand. This will allow a single fare card to be used on all public transport across the country. With both public and military technology services under its belt, Cubic is maintaining the cutting edge of both.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule: Several of Cubic’s divisions have flexible work patterns
- Group Income Protection Insurance: Provides income in the event of long-term sickness
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Cubic aims to provide a sustainable environment and always is ahead to support community services
- You’ll have access to over 1,000 on demand e-learning courses to assist you with skill sets you can develop to enhance your career
- Want a mentor or looking to mentor others? Look no further as Cubic offers opportunities for both
- Cubic provides a tuition reimbursement program
- An IDP at Cubic will help you track your personal career goals and share them with your manager to help you keep ahead of your career
- Employees joining the pension scheme will receive contributions from the company
- We have a comprehensive recognition program to reward you for going the extra mile
Company HQ
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Leadership
Stevan Slijepcevic
(President & CEO)Previously President of Electronic Solutions at Honeywell and CCO at Honeywell Aerospace.
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