Project Manager

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. Cubic Transportation Systems seeks a dynamic Project Manager to lead technical operations and complex IT project delivery. This role focuses on On Premises infrastructure asset refresh, ITIL compliance, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced transit environment Job Details: Role Overview Cubic is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle projects, primarily within the UK Rail fare collection sector, with opportunities to support global initiatives. The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organisation, collaborating with diverse teams and customers, and will be responsible for managing projects across a range of lifecycle methodologies (linear, iterative, hybrid, and extended). Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex systems engineering projects, ensuring alignment with Cubic’s strategic objectives and customer requirements Lifecycle Management: Select and apply appropriate project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., linear, iterative, hybrid) to suit project context, risk, and customer needs Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with UK Rail industry customers and internal/external stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, engagement, and influence to achieve project objectives Matrix Working: Operate effectively within a matrix structure, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources to deliver project outcomes. Technical Oversight: Oversee technical delivery, ensuring systems engineering best practices are applied throughout the project lifecycle. Commercial & Financial Management: Manage project budgets, forecasts, and commercial contracts. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed cost, time, and quality parameters Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Develop and implement mitigation strategies in line with APM best practice Quality & Benefits Realisation: Ensure project outputs meet defined acceptance criteria and support the realisation of intended business benefits for Cubic and its customers Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and contribute to the maturity and continuous improvement of project management practices within Cubic. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end systems engineering projects, ideally in fare collection or transport technology. Proven ability to work within a matrix organisation, leading cross-functional and virtual teams. Strong technical understanding of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) and their practical application Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills. Commercial acumen, with experience managing contracts, budgets, and financial performance. Robust risk management capability, including identification, analysis, and mitigation of project risks. Experience delivering projects for or with UK Rail industry customers is highly desirable. Ability to support and contribute to global projects as required. Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Professional project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP) preferred. Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or similar professional body is an advantage. Key Behaviours Collaborative and adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment. Committed to professional standards, ethics, and continuous professional development Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering value and benefits to customers and the business. Worker Type: Employee