ALTEN Technology USA
PracticeManager-Electrical&SoftwareEngineering
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“Practice Manager - Electrical & Software Engineering at ALTEN Technology USA. Skills: Practice Leadership, Pre-Sales Engagement, Skills Management. Lead Electrical Engineering and Software practices. Manage practice resources allocation”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply, Drug screening required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software, or related engineering disciplines, 12-15 years of professional experience in an Engineering or Product Development field, 8-10 years of leadership experience, including within a cross-functional / matrix managed organization, Deep understanding of Electrical Engineering and/or Software domains, Experience supporting technical pre-sales and proposal development activities, stakeholder management and communication skills, Experience in resource planning and competency management, Ability to work across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
Nice to Have
Master's degree is a plus, Prior experience leading or managing a competence/practice department is highly preferred, Familiarity with industry standards, engineering lifecycle processes, and quality frameworks, Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, Exposure to automotive, aerospace, or embedded systems domains is a plus, Strategic thinker with execution capabilities, Customer-focused mindset with business acumen, Ability to mentor and inspire high-performing technical teams, collaboration and relationship-building skills, Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement
What You'll Do.
Lead Electrical Engineering and Software practices
Manage practice resources allocation
Provide technical pre-sales support
Deliver technical expertise to projects
Support recruitment activities
Manage training and competency development
Provide line management and leadership
Define skills development objectives
Evaluate progress and effectiveness
Develop and standardize processes
Foster culture of collaboration and innovation
Technically lead pre-sales activities
Oversee technical contributions to proposals
Coordinate team members for RFPs
Participate in client discussions
Collaborate with business development teams
Create and manage practice skill matrix
Identify competency gaps
Develop capability-building plans
Develop technical training programs
Build and strengthen expert team
Support career development planning
Promote technical communities and best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate on engineering challenges; Foster a culture of collaboration; Work across cross-functional teams; Work across geographically distributed teams; Collaborate with business development teams; Collaborate with delivery teams; Inspire high-performing technical teams; Build relationships
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management and communication skills
Full Job Description
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Practice Manager to lead our Electrical Engineering and Software practices. The Practice Manager will be responsible for managing a team of experts and specialists, driving technical excellence, supporting business growth through pre-sales activities, and developing organizational capabilities across the practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership, people management, and strategic planning skills, along with the ability to build and scale high-performing teams of experts and specialists. Key Responsibilities Practice Leadership & Management Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering and Software practices Manage and steer the allocation of practice resources across multiple activities, including: Technical pre-sales support Technical expertise delivery to projects Recruitment support Training and competency development Provide line management and leadership to members of the practice including technical leadership in either Electrical Engineering or Software Define skills development objectives for practice members and evaluate progress and effectiveness Develop
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