V&V Program Manager

Job Summary: The V&V Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering software V&V programs within defined scope, cost, and schedule constraints. This role ensures alignment with Cubic V&V Organisation business objectives, manages cross-functional teams, and drives Agile practices to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Program Planning & Execution

• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrated V&V program plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and control V&V program progress to ensure adherence to scope, cost, and schedule.

Cost & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage V&V program budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure financial compliance.

Schedule Management

• Create detailed schedules and track progress against baseline plans.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays.

Agile Leadership

• Champion Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) across teams.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Ensure continuous improvement and delivery of incremental value.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for program status, risks, and issues.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports and dashboards.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and dependencies.
• Drive resolution of issues impacting scope, cost, or schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or PMP Certification
• 8+ years of experience in software program/project management.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and tools (JIRA, Rally, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale software programs with complex dependencies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.