Project Management & Performance Director
About The Position
WSP is looking for a Project Management & Performance Director to join the Global Operational Performance team. The role will report to the Director – Global Operational Performance and plays a key part in supporting Project Delivery Excellence (PDE) across the organization. The incumbent will primarily support project controls and project management practices by contributing to the preparation of guidelines, procedures, and materials supporting global working groups across regions. Acting as a trusted advisor to project delivery teams, the role brings practical expertise in project controls, and management, supporting the consistent adoption of global framework. In a secondary capacity, the incumbent will provide analytical support to the global operational performance function, including project performance reporting, data validation, consolidation, and executive-level insights. The role requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to support alignment across regions. This is a collaborative, high-visibility role offering exposure to global operations and finance leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- University degree in accounting, engineering, or related field
- 10-15 years of experience in a similar position
- Experience in Project Management or Project Control roles
- Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to summarize and interpret complex data
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced analysis)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate insights clearly
- Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and critical thinking
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English required)
- Bilingualism (English-French) because the individual will frequently be involved with English-speaking partners internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Power BI an asset
Responsibilities
- Support PDE initiatives such as the development of Global Guidelines and tools
- Provide specific Project Management and Project Controls expertise in support to the development of PDE tools, processes and procedures
- Assist with the preparation of working group materials and analytical inputs
- Support collaboration with project delivery community, helping consolidate input and facilitate alignment
- Contribute to defined analytical components or small workstreams supporting PDE initiatives
- Promote continuous improvement and support change management initiatives
- Contribute to the development, enhancement and use of performance dashboards and reporting, in collaboration with BI teams.
- Support Global Project Performance Review meetings with regions, including meeting preparation, coordination, and quarterly performance reporting.
- Provide ad hoc analytical support to management to support decision-making, performance insights, and issue resolution.
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
