VP, Engineering Services

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Vice President of Engineering Services will lead and oversee the centralized engineering and project management operations within Trace3, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical solutions that meet client needs, maximize profit outcomes, and drive business success. This strategic role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in engineering management, project delivery, and resource optimization.

The VP of Engineering Services will be responsible for developing and executing the engineering strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across Trace3, including Sales, Pres-Sales Engineering, BUs, People and Org Health, Finance, and Services Operations to align engineering capabilities with services offerings. Key responsibilities include managing engineering teams and the PMO, overseeing project lifecycles from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, maximizing project profitability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring our engineering services are positioned for growth and success in a competitive market.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Spearhead the centralization of engineering teammates into a unified delivery team, fostering collaboration and enhancing service delivery capabilities.
• Oversee and manage a diverse team of engineering leaders, consultants, and project managers, ensuring they are effectively aligned with our service offerings and client needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that delivery practices are closely aligned with our core service offerings, driving consistency and quality across all projects.
• Oversee and be responsible for the optimization, billable, utilization, and allocation of engineering and project management teammates based on project requirements, skill sets, and client priorities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Direct the PMO’s strategic initiatives and refine project management methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness while managing the PMO budget for optimal financial performance.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction to the engineering management team responsible for risk assessment, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain standards for delivery excellence, implementing best practices and methodologies to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Track and analyze the performance of delivery team