Program Director Nzl

Business Unit :

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details :

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details : Job Summary :

The Program Director

, NZL will lead

the implementation

of the

design, build and

long-term

service delivery of the

National Ticketing Solution

Leveraging

expertise

in program governance,

contract administration to ensure

effective

delivery, and contract management to ensure accountability, compliance, and

sustained

performance

The Director will

play a critical role in managing stakeholders,

leading a team of program managers; and directing

matrixed teams across disciplines and geographies

In addition to

oversight governance and delivery

, the Director will be accountable for driving financial

results, ensuring programs are executed within budget, achieving targeted returns and creating long-term

value through effective cost control and risk management.

This position typically works under limited supervision and direction

Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Program Execution

and delivery.

Lead end-to-end program delivery across the D&B and into the service phase

s.

Define program goals,

objectives

, scope, key milestones, and deliverables.

Ensures that programs are managed

in accordance with

the contract and Cubic policies, procedures, and department instructions

quality, safety,

regulations

and financial standards.

Oversee planning activities and manage resource allocation to ensure that program

(s)

milestones are successfully met.

Manage budget

s,

forecasts

and resource allocations to

optimize

outcomes

Monitor program, financial, and operational KPIs

, mitigate risks.

Leadership and Team Management :

Inspire, empower, and lead direct reports, matrixed teams, and subcontractors alike, fostering alignment, engagement, and a shared commitment to excellence across all program initiatives

Set clear goals, give regular feedback, and manage performance to meet targets. Encourage ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. Coach and mentor future talent.

Financial Management :

Drive

financial

performance, ensuring cost discipline and

objectives

(sales, operating profit, return on net assets, cash).

Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on budget, forecasts,

risks

and opportunities

Optimize

contract and vendor performance to achieve value for money

Stakeholder Management :

Build and

maintain

relationships with key

stakeholders,

governance agencies, regulators,

contractors

and industry experts.

Serve as primary liaison to the client

ensuring alignment with expectations and outcomes

Build

strong internal

global partnerships for efficient execution across the matrix.

Other

Review performance metrics to understand the program's performance and

identify

areas for continuous improvement.

Collaborate and partner with internal regional and global teams, drive a culture of collaboration and innovation. Solicit and provide feedback to enable continuous improvement across the program, systems, and processes.

Industry Engagement : Keep current on industry and market trends.

Domestic travel

is needed

and may require international travel from time to time.

Minimum Job Requirements :

Program Execution

Proven

track record

of

leading a large infrastructure, technology-focused project with over $100m in value on time and to budget

Demonstrate the ability to define program goals

& key milestones

Effectively

monitors

progress, tracks milestones, and manages resources to ensure contractual compliance and successful program execution

Leadership and Team Management

Exhibits

strong leadership

skills with

a track record

of leading direct and indirect teams

to meet or exceed business goals

Able to

demonstrate

the ability to develop talent and create succession

Stakeholder Management

Evidence the ability to

build and

maintain

strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally

Proven record of developing customer

relationships

roactively manages expectations and addresses concerns to ensure customer satisfaction and program success

Financial Management

Strong

financial management

with

a track record

of meeting goals and

objectives

Demonstrates capability of monitoring program using KPI's and

mitigate business risks

Industry knowledge

Experience of government contracting and k

nowledge of government procurement, contracting along with prior experience delivering complex technical programs in a regulated industry; transportation experience desirable but not essential.

Communication : Demonstrates

excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior executives, governmental agencies, and cross-functional teams. Skilled at public speaking and presenting complex data in a clear and coherent manner.

Influencing : Exhibits

strong influencing skills, able to build trust across the organization and motivate others to achieve business

objectives

• . Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time to meet deadlines

Personal : Demonstrates

a high level

of self-motivation and

drive

to

execute

commitments. Consistently sets and achieves ambitious goals, showing a strong orientation towards results.

Education & Experience :

Four-year college degree, or equivalent in a relevant field including business, program

management

or engineering, plus fifteen years of related technical or engineering experience including twelve years of project

engineering / management,

program management or other supervisory responsibility on

high risk

and / or high value programs.

Five years leading a portfolio of programs is desirable. PMP

, advanced engineering degree or MBA is desirable.

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Worker Type : Employee