Cubic - Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Supports all phases of assigned activities for multiple programs from inception to completion, including proposal development, product design, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation, and product acceptance. Tracks program tasks against budget and schedule and ensures the timely preparation of deliverables and fulfillment of other program requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Program Managers in managing day-to-day program operations to ensure schedules are met, and resources are utilized effectively.
- Manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation on the program.
- Establish budgets, forecasts, staffing, equipment, and supply needs for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Maintain professional and responsive communication with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively.
- Serve as a point of contact on assigned programs and develop materials including schedules, briefs, reports, customer presentations, and meeting materials.

- Support the achievement of contract goals and profitability by ensuring supporting compliance with requirements, tracking key deliverables, and assisting with project financial management activities.
- Collaborate closely with program staff to ensure on time or early delivery of all required project/program documentation (Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), etc.) and monitor tracking to meet customer response deadlines.
- Provide support for subcontractor and supplier contracts, proposal, pricing, and Statement of Work (SOW) development.
- Identify program issues and escalate to the program manager with ample lead time for resolution.
- Facilitate status review meetings with assigned program personnel and arrange, attend, and manage all customer meetings.
- Maintains Program SharePoint site, both internal and customer facing.
- Perform Earned Value Management tasks to support program performance measurement reporting.
- Support the development and analysis of estimates to and at completion (ETCs/EACs).
- Complete reports as required by the program or contract.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to develop an understanding of 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.
- Must have knowledge of SAP.