Senior Vice President, Central Region Transportation Practice Lead

WSP•Lansing Charter Township, MI

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Vice President – Central Region Transportation Market Lead to drive growth and market leadership across clients throughout the Midwest. This senior leader will be responsible for identifying, developing, and capturing opportunities across the public and private sectors while fostering strong cross-disciplinary collaboration under the ONE WSP approach. This role requires a highly connected professional with a strong understanding of transportation markets, extensive industry relationships, the ability to lead through influence, and the capability to mobilize internal teams and resources to deliver exceptional value for clients.

Requirements

20+ years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, engineering, or consulting organizations serving public and private sector clients.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, environmental science, business, or related field.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant professional certification.
Demonstrated success developing strategic client relationships and contributing to market growth initiatives.
Strong network within Midwest transportation and infrastructure communities.
Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
Strategic thinker with strong market insight
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
Results-driven with a strong track record of business success
Ability to navigate complex organizations and client environments
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with both public agencies and private sector partners.
Advanced degree (MBA or related) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving transportation market growth across the Central Region, with emphasis on state DOTs, local agencies, municipalities, transit organizations, and key transportation stakeholders.
Support WSP initiatives through engagement with AASHTO, TRB, and other strategic organizations that support the transportation industry.
Establish and execute strategic growth initiatives that expand WSP's transportation market presence across the Central Region.
Expand market penetration by aligning WSP’s full suite of services to meet client needs.
Shape major pursuit strategies and position WSP to secure transformational transportation programs and projects.
Collaborate with clients to identify and develop opportunities involving digital transformation, intelligent infrastructure, data analytics, and emerging transportation technologies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with agency leaders, decision-makers, and industry partners.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their strategic priorities and infrastructure needs.
Represent WSP at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations across the region.
Champion the ONE WSP approach by bringing together expertise across transportation, infrastructure, construction management, earth and environment, property and buildings, power and energy, and advisory services to deliver integrated client solutions.
Work closely with regional and national leaders to align expertise and resources.
Lead and influence multidisciplinary pursuit teams to deliver compelling proposals and solutions.
Collaborate with technical and operational teams to position WSP for future projects.
Drive early-stage engagement and opportunity with clients and partners.
Support capture planning, proposal development, and interview strategies.
Lead teams by influence across WSP’s matrixed organization.
Mentor and support staff in client engagement best practices.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.