Integration Manager

About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives  systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real‑time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

Integration Managers play a crucial role within the Hardware Integrations team. The Integration Manager (also referred to as “Build Manager”) manages the complete scope of a build—in accordance with a customer contract or internal project scope document—from kickoff thru commissioning and transition to customer. This person is responsible for ensuring assigned builds are completed within targets related to:

• Scope
• Schedule
• Budget
• Quality Parameters

Integration Managers lead build teams consisting primarily of engineers and technicians during the conduct of builds. These resources are assigned based on the skills that the Integration Manager determines after careful analysis of the scope and contract documents and then requested from the Technical Resources Manager. Integration Managers report to the Director of HW Integration and function in direct support of program teams who serve as internal customers during builds.

Integration Managers continuously coordinate with functional areas across Operations and Engineering and rely on expert understanding of manufacturing best‑practices, workflows, and processes—including the Forterra Business Management System (BMS)—to ensure the success of each build.

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing / build from kickoff thru customer turnover
• Manage customer contract from initial analysis thru final invoicing and warranty transition
• Understand and apply the Forterra BMS and program development lifecycle tools
• Manage and report on status of scope, schedule, budget, quality for all builds assigned
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and utilization
• Drive safety best‑practices within manufacturing team
• Coordinate with adjacent and supporting teams across the organization to ensure success of each build and Forterra’s customers
• General Management Responsibilities:
  • Track and regularly report on utilization and readiness of personnel and equipment
  • Teach, coach, mentor junior resources
  • Lead teams and develop skills of resources assigned
  • Cultivate strong professional connections across the company
  • Ensure processes and procedures comply with SMS, ISO
    9001, and all other standard‑based certifications in place at the company

• Degree in Engineering or related Business / Manufacturing OR equivalent years of work experience
• Experience managing manufacturing operations or technical projects
• Proven leadership / management experience
• Familiarity with project / operations management approaches, environments, procedures
• Proficiency with software applications to develop and maintain schedules
• Proficiency with software applications to develop and maintain budgets
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015
• Experience assessing and managing risks using standard/structured processes
• Experience using or managing procurement and other business systems
• Familiarity with integrated software‑hardware products
• Ability to work in high‑pressure, fast‑changing environments — with frequent travel to field sites
• Critical thinking skills and strong documentation habits

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Understanding of DoD processes, product life cycles, and business systems (specifically Net Suite)
• Experience with JIRA or similar issue‑tracking tools
• Exposure to safety‑critical standards (e.g., ISO 26262)

US Salary Range

$100,000 - $135,000

Location

5 Days / Week On‑Site in Clarksburg, MD

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