Practice Manager - Electrical & Software Engineering

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, improve, and standardize processes, methodologies, and tools. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the practice. Pre‑Sales & Technical Engagement Technically lead pre‑sales activities and customer engagements for the disciplines within the practice. Own and oversee the practice team’s technical contributions to proposals and bid responses. Select and coordinate participating team members in response to RFPs, RFQs, and CFTs. Participate in client discussions, technical reviews, and solution presentations. Collaborate with business development and delivery teams to support growth initiatives. Skills & Competency Management Create, maintain, and manage the practice skill matrix. Identify competency gaps and develop capability‑building plans. Develop and coordinate technical training programs and certification initiatives. Build and strengthen a team of experts through: Recruitment Coaching and mentoring Internal talent development and training Support career development planning and succession management within the practice. Promote technical communities, best practices, and continuous learning initiatives. Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software, or related engineering disciplines. Master’s degree is a plus. Required Skills & Experience 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. Prior experience leading or managing a competence/practice department is highly preferred. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Deep understanding of Electrical Engineering and/or Software domains. Experience supporting technical pre‑sales and proposal development activities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience in resource planning and competency management. Ability to work across cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams. Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills. Preferred Qualifications 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. Leadership Expectations Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities. Customer‑focused mindset with business acumen. Ability to mentor and inspire high‑performing technical teams. Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills. Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Salary Range Salary: $160,000 – $170,000 + Bonus. The actual salary offered depends on various factors including location, knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr