Program Manager

Cubic Corporation

Program Manager navigating complex transit payment ecosystem projects for Cubic. Managing integration and deployments across multiple public transit agencies in the DMV region.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,506 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale system integration projects within transit fare collection and electronic payments, with a strong focus on Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional global teams while maintaining fiscal oversight and managing stakeholder expectations.

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Program ManagementSystem IntegrationAgile Project ManagementWaterfall Project ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSystem IntegrationAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyRisk ManagementFiscal OversightProject SchedulingTechnical Risk MitigationVendor ManagementKPI Adherence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Transit Fare CollectionElectronic PaymentsPublic InfrastructureTollingInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Steer the delivery of automated fare collection and transit payment systems for public transit agencies
Manage mission-critical infrastructure projects involving software integration and physical deployments
Lead cross-functional, global teams to deliver ticketing and virtual card systems on time
Act as primary liaison between technical architects and executive agency stakeholders
Direct all lifecycle phases of complex system integration projects
Synchronize workstreams across geographically distributed teams
Manage stakeholder expectations and progress reviews
Maintain fiscal oversight of programs exceeding $25M in value
Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks and deployment variances
Manage third-party vendors ensuring adherence to KPIs and safety standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive program management experience
Experience in leading large-scale system integration projects within transit fare collection, electronic payments, tolling, or public infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree
Proven mastery of Agile and Waterfall project management frameworks
Deep proficiency with enterprise scheduling and tracking software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
Demonstrated experience leading matrixed, global teams across multiple time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid disability
Life insurance options
Critical illness and accident coverages
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-paid legal plan
Travel accident insurance
Award-winning well-being program
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave
401k Retirement Plan with company match
Backup childcare
Pet care and pet insurance
Virtual tutoring
Tuition reimbursement program
9/80 work schedule with time-off policies
11 paid holidays