Assistant General Manager, Canada

Role overview

This senior leadership position is based within Cubic Transportation Systems in Canada and carries responsibility for the overall direction, performance, and expansion of the business. The role oversees a major technology-enabled infrastructure program from end to end, including design, build, and long-term service delivery. It includes complete profit and loss ownership for the Canada operation and its key programs, along with accountability for strategy, annual planning, delivery execution, commercial results, and long-term value creation.

The position serves as the primary public and executive representative for the business in Canada, working with senior government leaders, regulators, customers, partners, and internal global stakeholders. It requires substantial independence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead across multiple disciplines and regions. Domestic travel is required, and international travel may also be necessary.

About Cubic

Cubic develops transportation and defense technology solutions that help simplify travel and support mission success and safety. The company operates through major business areas including Cubic Transportation Systems and Cubic Defense, with a focus on innovation and service to customers and partners worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Set, communicate, and deliver the business strategy and annual operating plan in line with CTS goals.
• Provide overall direction to support long-term growth, stability, and competitiveness in a regulated environment.
• Own the full lifecycle of major programs, including commercial, operational, financial, and contractual outcomes.
• Manage program-level P&L to meet targets for revenue, operating profit, cash flow, return on net assets, and growth.
• Improve profitability through disciplined cost control, schedule management, risk oversight, and proactive commercial action.
• Guide sales and account management efforts to uncover new business, expand services, and handle change orders effectively.
• Build trusted working relationships with government officials, transport agencies, regulators, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the business in executive discussions, public meetings, and industry events with professionalism and confidence.
• Oversee contracts, claims, and risks, ensuring rights and obligations are managed and supported by legal and external advisors when needed.
• Ensure programs and operations meet contractual, regulatory, safety, quality, and internal policy requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct and matrix teams across engineering, program management, operations, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation, and ongoing improvement.
• Support organizational change as the business moves toward a more globally integrated delivery and support model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent level of experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in program management.
• Proven capability in strategic leadership and long-range planning.
• Direct experience with full, non-matrixed profit and loss responsibility and commercial ownership.
• Strong understanding of government relations and stakeholder management.
• Experience delivering operational excellence and building continuous improvement practices.
• Solid financial discipline, risk management capability, and ability to define performance measures or KPIs.
• Experience developing talent and planning for succession.
• Ability to lead change and drive transformation.

Additional information

This role is not intended to list every duty or requirement, and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

Compensation

The estimated base pay range for this position is CAD 180,000 to CAD 255,000, plus benefits. Compensation is set using labor-market pricing across several Canadian locations and may vary based on duties, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements where applicable, and other legal considerations.

Employment details

This is an employee role.