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WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together we pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors.

This Opportunity

WSP is leading a transformative global initiative, Project Horizon, to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and service delivery across our teams worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Global Operations Lead - Project Portfolio Management to join the global Project Horizon team. This position can be based out of any WSP USA office .

As a key member of the Project Horizon team, the Global Operations Lead - Project Portfolio Management plays a critical role in driving global standardization and best practices. This role focuses on day-to-day delivery of WSP’s Global ERP System, specifically the successful delivery of the Projects and Contracts modules within Oracle. Working closely with the wider Operations Team and Regional Stakeholders, together, you will streamline business processes and implement innovative system solutions to create simpler, more efficient ways of working as well as providing immediate support and action if there are any Systems issues.

Your Impact

• Promote Safety and Wellbeing: Champion and prioritize the safety, health, and wellbeing of all individuals involved in your work.

• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Functional Architects, Developers, Testers, and Change Leaders to identify business requirements and support in the design of global solutions aligned with WSP’s strategic vision.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

• Support Frontline Teams: Prioritize the needs of frontline staff to enable their focus on building client relationships, achieving technical excellence, and delivering world-class projects.

• Understand Regional Needs: Engage with stakeholders to gain deep insights into region-specific requirements and support their alignment with global best practices.

• Champion Change: Act as a change agent to drive global business alignment and adoption of new processes.

• Resolve Issues: Support the Senior Subject Matter Expert in understanding and resolving User Issues.

• Facilitate Engagement: Lead workshops and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve processes.

• Develop Technical Expertise: Continuously enhance your knowledge of Oracle PPM to drive innovation and efficiency.

• Provide Training: Deliver training and technical guidance to operational staff to support their adoption of processes and systems.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Oracle Project Portfolio Management Module.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Project Accountancy or similar related area. Or equivalent years of relevant professional experience.

• Expertise: 10+ years of relevant professional experience in area of specialization and in similar related roles.

• Technical Proficiency: At least 2 years of experience in Oracle implementation or similar Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions.

• Strategic Knowledge: In-depth understanding of WSP’s Global Target Operating Model and its implementation.

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail and sound functional judgment.

• Time Management: Proven track record of managing multiple tasks and priorities to meet strict deadlines.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders and service providers across various functions.

• Facilitation: Proficiency in leading requirements-gathering sessions and workshops.

• Best Practices: Expertise in designing and implementing best practice solutions, leveraging both experience and strategic insight.

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, using past experience and methodical decision-making to address complex challenges.

• Influence and Leadership: Ability to influence stakeholders, gain buy-in, and drive process improvements effectively.

• Self-Starter: Ability to independently identify, prioritize, and deliver work with minimal supervision.

• Team Player: Comfortable collaborating in both team settings and working autonomously when required.

• Influence and Support: Capable of influencing others and providing guidance to support decision-making.

• Passionate about Change: Committed to driving change and delivering tangible benefits.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $98,700 - $175,560

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.