Project Engineering Manager

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X in Indianapolis seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead the full project engineering discipline across technical programs, aligning resources, schedules, and budgets to deliver scope and quality.

The role combines engineering, project management, and people leadership, driving process improvements, proposals, BOE development, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on collaboration and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering and/or technical project management experience.
• Experience in project engineering or systems engineering roles involving estimation, planning, and technical leadership.
• Proven experience leading or managing engineers.
• Experience supporting or leading technical proposals and engineering BOE development.

Responsibilities

• Provide the project engineering discipline to supported programs/projects, tailored to project size and complexity.
• Coordinate and staff resources to meet current and forecasted project demand; assign project engineers to appropriate roles and balance workload across the section.
• Monitor performance (cost, schedule, quality, capacity/utilization) and drive corrective or improvement actions where needed.
• Implement and maintain engineering management systems, tools, and standard processes; ensure compliance with department and organizational procedures.
• Lead career and performance development for section members, including competency assessments, development plans, and mentorship in technical leadership and project execution.
• Support front‑end business activities by contributing to technical proposals, engineering estimates, and resource forecasts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

Leadership

Estimation & BOE

Engineering coordination

MS Office

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Windchill

GitHub

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Project Engineering Manager is a technical leader responsible for delivering the full project engineering discipline to technical projects and for developing a high‑performing section of project engineers. This role aligns section resources to program and portfolio needs, ensures rigorous application of technical management processes, and drives continuous improvement in how engineering work is estimated, planned, executed, and controlled. The Project Engineering Manager operates at the intersection of engineering, project management, and people leadership to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives while growing the capabilities of the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide the project engineering discipline to supported programs/projects, tailored to project size and complexity.
• Coordinate and staff resources to meet current and forecasted project demand; assign project engineers to appropriate roles and balance workload across the section.
• Monitor performance (cost, schedule, quality, capacity/utilization) and drive corrective or improvement actions where needed.
• Implement and maintain engineering management systems, tools, and standard processes; ensure compliance with department and organizational procedures.
• Lead career and performance development for section members, including competency assessments, development plans, and mentorship in technical leadership and project execution.
• Support front‑end business activities by contributing to technical proposals, engineering estimates, and resource forecasts.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, or related field) required.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of engineering and/or technical project management experience in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering or systems engineering roles involving estimation, planning, and technical leadership.
• Prior experience leading or managing engineers (formal or informal).
• Experience supporting or leading technical proposals and engineering basis‑of‑estimate (BOE) development.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of systems and software engineering life cycle and technical management processes (aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; experience with risk management tools.
• Experience with collaboration and configuration/information management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Windchill, GitHub or equivalent).
• Ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering inputs into cohesive technical plans.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance (US Citizenship required).

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor engineers at multiple levels.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, including trade studies and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing business needs with team development.
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and integrity in managing commitments, budgets, and schedules.

What We Bring

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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