National Planning Leader

WSP-posted 3 months ago
$300,100 - $375,330/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
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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.

  • Define and execute a compelling strategic vision for planning at WSP, integrating regional and discipline-specific goals.
  • Lead the growth and development of planning, within the Advisory & Planning business line, managing annual performance targets and full P&L accountability.
  • Partner with Business Development, Strategic Pursuits, Operations, and other key stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes.
  • Represent WSP nationally through active participation in client engagements, industry events, professional associations, and policy forums.
  • Gather market intelligence to anticipate trends and identify new opportunities.
  • Expand the planning practice across multiple business lines, building strategic alliances and partnerships to secure new work.
  • Lead high-impact project pursuits, bringing together cross-functional teams to deliver winning proposals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to strategic clients, offering future-ready solutions and thought leadership.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships, understanding their evolving needs and translating them into actionable strategies.
  • Foster engagement practices that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and reinforce WSP’s strategic vision.
  • Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-sector planning programs, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
  • Lead contract negotiations, project scoping, pricing, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of planning professionals across a matrixed organization.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative culture that values inclusion, belonging, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance for staff development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.
  • 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.
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • 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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