Assistant Project Manager
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Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of end-to-end systems engineering projects, primarily within the UK Rail fare collection sector, with opportunities to contribute to global initiatives. The successful candidate will work within a matrix organisation, supporting Project Managers and collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers, while developing strong project management skills across a range of lifecycle methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Support:
Assist Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex systems engineering projects, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and customer requirements - Lifecycle Methodologies:
Support the application of appropriate project lifecycle approaches (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) to suit project context and customer needs - Stakeholder Engagement:
Help build and maintain effective relationships with UK Rail industry customers and internal/external stakeholders. Support communication and engagement activities - Matrix Teamwork:
Work collaboratively within a matrix structure, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. - Technical & Delivery Support:
Assist in the oversight of technical delivery, ensuring systems engineering best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle. - Commercial & Financial Administration:
Support the management of project budgets, forecasts, and commercial contracts. Assist in tracking project costs and financial performance - Risk & Issue Management:
Help identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies in line with APM best practice - Quality & Benefits Realisation:
Support the delivery of project outputs that meet defined acceptance criteria and contribute to the realisation of intended business benefits - Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to lessons learned and the continuous improvement of project management practices within Cubic.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Some experience (or strong interest) in supporting systems engineering or technology projects, ideally in fare collection, transport, or related sectors.
- Ability to work within a matrix organisation and as part of cross-functional and virtual teams.
- Awareness of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies (linear, iterative, hybrid, extended) and their practical application
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Basic understanding of commercial and financial project management.
- Awareness of risk management principles and practices.
- Experience working with or for UK Rail industry customers is desirable.
- Willingness to support global projects as required.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Working towards a professional project management qualification (e.g., APM PFQ/PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation) is an advantage.
- Interest in membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or similar professional body.
Key Behaviours
- Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Committed to professional standards, ethics, and continuous professional development
- Proactive, organised, and focused on delivering value to customers and the business.
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