VP, Global Project Engineering

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow.

We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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Job Summary:

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations through intelligent software, automation, and material handling solutions.

The Vice President, Global Project Engineering is responsible for defining and leading the global engineering strategy for project delivery, overseeing Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls engineering functions across a distributed organization of approximately 300 employees.

This executive leader will build, develop, and scale high-performing engineering organizations, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while aligning engineering execution with business, customer, and operational priorities.

The role partners closely with Project Delivery, Product, Operations, and Commercial leadership to accelerate project execution, ensure technical excellence, and drive measurable business outcomes across global delivery programs. This leader will translate complex technical strategies into business value, ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that support FORTNA’s growth, customer experience, and operational excellence objectives.

Responsibilities:

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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Define and lead the global project engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, customer requirements, and project delivery.

Lead and scale a global, multi-disciplinary engineering organization (~400 employees) across Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls engineering

Build, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams, driving a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Own engineering execution, delivery, and technical direction in close partnership with Project Delivery and commercial leadership.

Establish engineering best practices, operating models, and governance frameworks across global project engineering teams.

Drive consistency and excellence in engineering standards, design quality, and execution across regions and projects.

Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and Field teams to accelerate delivery and business outcomes.

Balance near-term project delivery with long-term organizational capability, capacity planning, and technical sustainability.

Own engineering resource planning, including workforce strategy, skill mix, and global capacity optimization.

Drive accountability, operating rhythms, and execution discipline across the engineering organization.

Translate technical strategies into clear business value for executive stakeholders.

Develop and execute multi-year engineering capability and investment roadmaps aligned to growth and innovation priorities.

Develop leadership talent and succession plans across the global engineering organization.

Provide architectural and technical oversight while empowering regional and functional engineering leaders.

Partner with executive leadership on strategy, investment…