Mount Washington, Kentucky, USA, United States of America
Onsite
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.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
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:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (must be able to be ascertained from the resume):
Education and Experience:
Other Qualifications Desired:
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform essential job functions in a global, hybrid work environment
Ability to travel internationally as required
Travel Requirements:
Frequent global travel required (25–40%) to support regional teams, customers, and project sites
It is the policy of all FORTNA companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.