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V2X Inc · 8 hours ago

Project Engineering Section Manager

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

V2X Inc is a global company that builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure. The Project Engineering Section Manager will lead technical execution, coordinate resources, and enhance operational efficiency while mentoring team members and contributing to strategic initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Lead Technical Execution: Deliver project engineering capabilities across technical projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, budget, schedules, and contractual requirements. Tailor processes to meet unique program needs and overcome complex engineering challenges

Resource Coordination: Develop staffing plans, manage resource allocation across cross-disciplinary engineering projects, and ensure optimal performance in alignment with strategic goals

Section Performance Management: Implement management systems to monitor section performance, measure effectiveness, and define improvement opportunities. Develop section-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with department objectives

Mentorship & Career Development: Mentor section personnel to foster technical growth, leadership skills, and innovation. Build development plans for advancing engineering competencies, technical mastery, and career progression within the section

Problem Solving & Decision Management: Tackle high-impact technical and operational challenges through structured analysis, trade studies, cost-benefit considerations, and evidence-based decision-making

Technical Risk Mitigation: Identify technical uncertainties and proactively drive risk mitigation strategies to secure project success

Support Business Development: Develop competitive technical proposals, cost models, and resource forecasts to enable growth initiatives. Represent the section during front-end business activities and strategic engagements

Drive Functional Excellence: Shape section-wide policies and ensure compliance with standards such as IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, ISO 9001, and AS9100

Special Projects: Lead special projects or initiatives that improve processes, foster innovation, and address emergent department needs, including the development of Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance project planning, resource allocation, and decision-making frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, customers, and external partners. Facilitate effective communication to ensure alignment of technical and program objectives, while representing the section in customer engagements, strategy discussions, and cross-organizational collaborations

Qualification

Engineering ProcessesTechnical Proposal DevelopmentProject LeadershipCross-Disciplinary IntegrationPMP CertificationMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectAzureStakeholder EngagementMentorshipStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 15+ years of engineering and project leadership experience (preferably in cross-disciplinary integration)

Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Azure, and other common engineering tools

Solid understanding of engineering processes including IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, and ISO/IEC standards

Demonstrated expertise across mechanical, electrical, software, and/or manufacturing engineering disciplines

Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and strategic thinking, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and foster innovation

Preferred

Master's degree in a STEM field

Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Company

V2X Inc

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Founded in 2016

Mclean, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees