National Planning Leader

WSP-posted 3 months ago
$300,100 - $375,330/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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WSP is seeking an experienced and visionary National Planning Leader to direct and expand its planning practice across the United States. Within WSP's Advisory & Planning Business Line, this role demands comprehensive leadership in transportation, urban, land-use, and environmental planning with full accountability for financial performance and strategic direction. The position focuses on driving innovation, client engagement, and talent development within the organization.

  • Provide strategic and financial leadership by defining and executing a national vision for planning, managing growth and performance, and holding full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
  • Represent WSP, participating in industry events and professional associations to promote the firm's expertise.
  • Expand planning across multiple business lines, leading business development efforts, and fostering long-term client relationships through inclusive engagement.
  • Lead high-impact project pursuits and manage contract negotiations to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Mentor and inspire a high-performing, matrixed team of planning professionals.
  • Promote a collaborative, innovative culture emphasizing inclusion, belonging, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or related field.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in planning, including full P&L ownership.
  • AICP certification.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale planning programs and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and financial management capabilities.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • Inclusive and collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and influence across teams.
  • Proven ability to develop talent and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Nationally recognized reputation and ability to build meaningful connections with external agencies and both established and emerging client bases.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Experience navigating matrixed organizations and influencing across functions.
  • Master's Degree.
  • Professional licensure/certification.
  • Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation (or other personal time).
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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