Studio Manager

Business Unit: Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions Company Details: Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic. Job Details: Job Summary: Plan, direct, and manage the Operations Studio to ensure that programs are completed in a cost-effective manner while meeting the customer’s needs. Provide studio-wide direction in establishing policy and procedures, and planning the Advanced Learning Product Line. Prepares or assists in the preparation of the departmental budget. Plans, conducts, technically directs and tracks progress of studio projects from a functional perspective. Establishes and monitors work priorities and schedules. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Functionally manage Systems Engineers, Technical Designers, Instructional System Designers, Software Engineers, Artists, Technical producers, Subject Matter Experts, Software Quality Engineers and their respective functional managers Manage employees in performance of work; conduct performance evaluations and recommend salary adjustments and personnel actions to include hiring, discipline, recognition and termination. Motivate, delegate, coach and train subordinates Develop and maintain a technical roadmap and vision for all studio products Develop and maintain performance metrics for each functional group Develop and maintain processes for all studio functions Support proposals to include estimating, technical solutions and technical writing Support the develop and administration of budgets, schedules and performance standards Monitor the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the projects supported Ensure conformance with configuration management documentation requirements including engineering change proposal submittals Establish work goals and allocate resources for all studio functions Ensure achievement of schedules and budgets for all studio projects Conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations Keep informed of new developments in game production and advanced learning techniques and technology Minimum Job Requirements: Four-year college degree in a business discipline or engineering discipline, plus eight years' experience in areas of sales, business development, product marketing, product development, strategy or technology leadership. MBA degree desirable. Demonstrable experience in working with senior business leaders within customers, industry forums and internally. Experience in developing industry relationships through sales or partnerships highly desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Broad business experience evaluating markets and business opportunities. Ability to plan work, prioritize work, complete multiple tasks and work under deadlines. Mental ability to perform analytical work. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to develop consensus on plans through dealing with diverse internal and external stakeholders. May be required to travel domestically and internationally and work odd hours, in-line with job requirements. The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. Worker Type: Employee Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We 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, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!