The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading the execution of complex hardware and software development programs, from concept through delivery and close-out.

This role ensures performance within contract scope, budget, and schedule while managing risk, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Senior Program Director, the Senior Program Manager plays a key role in delivering successful outcomes across high-value, high-visibility transportation or infrastructure programs typically valued between $15$50 million.

This position exercises substantial autonomy and decision-making authority, working under limited supervision to lead programs through all phases of the lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Execution :

- Lead the execution of assigned programs in accordance with contractual commitments, internal policies, and lifecycle best practices.

- Drive performance across technical, schedule, and financial metrics.

Customer Interface :

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers.

- Build trust and maintain strong relationships through transparent communication, proactive issue resolution, and continuous engagement.

Cross-Functional Leadership :

- Integrate and lead multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, test, quality, and installation.

- Drive alignment and execution across all stakeholders.

Requirements & Compliance Management :

- Oversee requirement development, traceability, and validation to ensure contractual compliance.

- Ensure linkage to CDRLs, test procedures, and verification activities.

Financial Performance :

- Actively manage program financials, including cost-to-complete, ETC, EAC, and cash flow.

- Apply earned value principles and monitor performance metrics such as CPI and SPI to control deviation and mitigate risks.

Risk & Opportunity Management :

- Identify and mitigate risks, escalate critical issues promptly, and implement risk reduction strategies.

- Drive identification and capture of opportunities for program growth, improvements, and efficiencies.

Contract & Change Management :

- Support the development of change orders and contract modifications in coordination with contracts, legal, and finance teams.

- Support the Senior Program Director in identifying potential entitlements under the contract, recognizing deviations that may warrant cost or schedule recovery.

Proposal & Business Development :

- Support the creation of proposals, technical approaches, cost estimates, and statements of work for new opportunities and follow-on business.

Mentorship & Collaboration :

- Mentor junior program staff and contribute to developing a high-performance program management culture.

- Collaborate with the Senior Program Director and broader leadership to drive organizational success.

- Comply with Cubics values and adhere to all company policy and procedures.

- Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety, environmental, and human resource policies and procedures.

- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE :

- Bachelors degree

- Twelve (12)+ years of related experience or 8 years and a Masters degree.

- Demonstrates ability to manage and align multiple disciplines or large departmental

Certifications : PMP certification is desirable.

Skills & Competencies :

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-stakes programs through the full lifecycle.

- Strong financial acumen and command of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

- Solid understanding of contract terms, subcontractor oversight, and change order management.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

- Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

- Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.