VP, Mission Delivery

VP, Mission Delivery 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 at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments. About the role The VP Mission Delivery is accountable for the manufacturing and delivery of Forterra products and hardware/system integrations to customers . He/she is responsible for the Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Quality associated with fulfilling customer contracts (and internal customer support needs). He/she is ultimately responsible for all aspects of planning and manufacturing processes in accordance with The Forterra Way including—but not limited to—requirement specification, bill of material development, material procurement, manufacturing, commissioning, delivery, and customer acceptance. Additionally, this role is charged with defining the margin target for each project, developing and managing budgets, assessing and managing risk, monitoring non-conforming costs, and managing cash flow and revenue planning. To meet or exceed customer expectations the VP Mission Delivery partners with VPs across all Forterra business segments and other cross-functional personnel prior to contract award to ensure a seamless transition from pre-sales to execution. This transition—completed in accordance with The Forterra Way (Business Management System) and—occurs no later than the Kickoff Gate of the Delivery Framework (Manufacturing Workflow). The VP Mission Delivery task organizes and leads multiple departments including Hardware Integration and Customer Success. The Mission Delivery Segment includes software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, electrical engineers and designers, technicians, and various other subject matter experts that play important roles to ensure Forterra successfully delivers on contracts. He/she regularly reports on progress, financial health, risk management, schedule attainment, and quality metrics throughout the lifecycle of multiple projects and contracts. The VP Mission Delivery is a member of the Forterra Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and reports to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Mission Delivery speedily integrates solutions for internal customers and delivers high-quality solutions at scale to our external customers. Mission Delivery drives all hardware integrations for internal customer prototype and test assets needs. In addition, we ensure our technology is operational in the field through our Customer Success team. What you'll do Responsible for all aspects of systems, engineering, and delivery of complex hardware-software integrated engineered solutions in support of programs and contracts Ultimately responsible for staffing, training, and manufacturing and service excellence. Contributes to and exemplifies process discipline codified in The Forterra Way (business and quality management system) Manages multiple departments and senior leaders, engineers, production technicians, and other technical and business resources to deliver successful implementations Develops employees; trains resources, plans and leads team members Confirms scope of contract and deliverables in close partnership with Growth and Finance Drives continuous improvement of all manufacturing, quality, financial, and risk processes Rigorously enforces all Quality and Safety standards Defines work br ... (truncated, view full listing at source)