Deputy Programme Manager Instrumented Live Training (Area Weapon Effects Simulation) (ILT-A) in Salisbury

Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company. Cubic is a global organization that delivers technology solutions in transportation and defense. It provides command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, as well as live, virtual, constructive, and game-based training to serve U.S. and allied forces.

Summary: The Deputy Programme Manager (DPM) for the ILT-A Programme supports senior programme leadership during a period of rapid growth and change. The candidate will work with programme and project managers, the Regional General Manager, and the ILT-A Programme Manager to ensure successful delivery of the existing business portfolio across Cubic UK (CDUK). The role is primarily office‑based with occasional field‑based delivery and operational oversight in the UK and overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Programme Manager in planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of design‑and‑build projects.
• Coordinate multiple parallel projects, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, budget constraints, and timelines.
• Engage cross‑functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing, to develop strategies.
• Support stakeholder communication and engagement, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage project resources effectively, including financial budgets and personnel allocation.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of security controls across the CDUK IT infrastructure and business systems.
• Manage risk registers and assist in the identification of risks, including security risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Implement and enhance the security strategy, championing a culture of cyber‑security awareness and best practice across CDUK.
• Contribute to the upkeep of security certifications in alignment with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• Work with third‑party providers on security audits and reviews, and support continual improvement of cyber security policies.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of current threats and cyber trends.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience and understanding of programme or project management within an engineering, manufacturing, or defence environment.
• Ability to manage multiple design‑and‑build projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging internal and external partners.
• Strong problem‑solving and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing risk registers.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including scheduling (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMP, MS Project, P6).
• Understanding of cyber and information security best‑practice frameworks, standards, and certifications such as NIST, ISO27001, SbD, and ideally PSN, Cyber Essentials, and CAF.
• Experience providing security advice across a variety of projects.
• Strong Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) knowledge, understanding, and skillset.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and resource planning.

Desirable Requirements:

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience as an information security analyst (IT audit, governance, risk and compliance) within the public or private sector.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, PMI, INCOSE).
• Background in IT (infrastructure, networks, software or cyber security).

Personal Qualities:

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proactive and solution‑focused mindset.
• Ability to lead teams and quickly acquire new skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Worker Type: Employee. You are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action‑Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.