Strategic Advisory Innovative Project Delivery Practice Leader

WSP•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$182,400 - $367,200•Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead its new Strategic Advisory for Innovative Project Delivery Practice within the Advisory & Planning business line. This role will focus on developing a robust practice area that supports complex infrastructure projects across various sectors (transportation, water, energy, social infrastructure) through innovative delivery methods. The leader will establish and manage a team of subject matter experts, drive business development, build client relationships, and ensure service delivery excellence.

Requirements

Infrastructure advisory experience with a minimum of 15+ years in the field; relevant experience in infrastructure project development, structuring, project finance.
Proven leadership & Change Delivery: 8+ years of senior leadership roles within management consultancy or other professional services firms, and experience leading consulting teams involved in large-scale transformational projects.
Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and successfully deliver multi-dimensional initiatives (spanning people, process, technology) with tangible business benefits.
Strategic & Influential Communicator: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working directly with C-suite and senior executives.
Expertise in Change & Project Management: Deep knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g. Lean Change) and project/program management best practices.
Proven ability to integrate multiple workstreams and disciplines (PMO, HR, IT, Communications, etc.) into a cohesive delivery approach.
Familiarity with agile project management and Lean process improvement is essential.
Global Mindset & HR Domain Knowledge: Experience working in or with diverse regions/cultures, with sensitivity to different regulatory and cultural contexts.
Strong understanding of core HR functions and M&A integration processes (e.g. org design, cultural integration, HRIS/benefits/payroll alignment).
Analytical & Outcome-Oriented: Data-driven decision-making skills – capable of defining and tracking KPIs for change initiatives (e.g. adoption rates, cost savings, time-to-value) to measure team impact.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities and “connect the dots” across concurrent projects and stakeholders.
Business Development: Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to win new and repeatable work and to build a new, profitable practice area.
Deep understanding of commercial strategy, business development, and stakeholder management in complex, multi-sector environments.
Experience in large-scale transformation, digital, or operational improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in relevant field.
Success in managing people and teams.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Deep expertise in an industry (e.g. energy, infrastructure), including active engagement in relevant industry organizations.
Authorization to immediately work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in relevant field (M.S., J.D., M.B.A., Ph. D)
Existing client base and book of business
Experience using various project management tools like Procore, E-Builder, Primavera Enterprise©, Prolog©, and other toolsets
Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), PE (Professional Engineer), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a new practice area, including designing its structure, operating model, and governance.
Integrate existing advisory disciplines into a unified team with shared goals and clear accountability.
Develop and communicate a compelling vision and strategy for the practice aligned with broader business objectives.
Deliver against agreed financial and commercial targets for the practice, including performance monitoring and resource allocation.
Ensure service delivery excellence, quality control, and compliance with WSP best practices.
Drive effective resource management, including resource pooling and other agility mechanisms.
Manage project economics, including collections, WIP status, revenue forecasting, and invoicing.
Provide leadership and support to junior team members, supervising performance and ensuring their development.
Build trusted, revenue-generating client relationships and develop a portfolio of projects.
Identify and pursue new growth opportunities, including targeting new sectors and expanding service offerings.
Drive collaborative business development strategies to increase market awareness.
Engage with governments, regulators, and private-sector stakeholders to understand requirements and develop project pipelines.
Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team of experts across various advisory services (digital transformation, organizational transformation, investor advisory, finance, and funding).
Foster collaboration between teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
Champion a culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
Collaboratively support wider advisory services to identify new opportunities.
Guide major capital projects from business case development through to procurement, including developing financing models, asset management strategies, feasibility studies, risk assessment, and procurement models.
Lead the commercial assessment and viability of proposed transactions, including market assessments, demand analysis, business model reviews, and contract advice.
Develop strategies for technical, commercial, and financial due diligence, and manage relationships with financial institutions.
Develop strategies for timely decision-making frameworks and advise on project management procedures.
Evaluate and implement organizational structures and processes to support infrastructure program implementation.
Develop programs to ensure regulatory and contract compliance.
Prepare, edit, and proofread narrative reports and presentations, and develop presentation materials using analytics and visualization tools.
Collaborate with other members of project teams, interacting with engineers, investment bankers, financial analysts, legal counsel, and internal client procurement teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
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