Technical Director, Program Management
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Program Management to support successful execution of major transportation infrastructure programs. This role provides leadership and oversight of program management functions that enable effective planning, coordination, performance monitoring, governance, and delivery across complex multidisciplinary programs. The position is based out of WSP’s Vancouver, Washington office. Working closely with program leadership, technical teams, consultants, and client stakeholders, the Technical Director ensures alignment between program objectives, delivery strategies, organizational priorities, and performance outcomes. The role supports executive decision-making through analysis, reporting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of program delivery processes. The position leads and oversees multidisciplinary teams and coordinates technical, commercial, environmental, stakeholder, and delivery activities. It monitors performance, develops executive reporting, supports budgets and forecasts, facilitates resolution of program challenges, drives improvements, oversees contract and consultant management activities, mentors staff, and contributes to business development and organizational growth. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- 12+ years of post-education experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, or capital delivery programs.
- Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex programs or projects.
- Strong understanding of project and program delivery practices, including planning, governance, performance monitoring, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
- Experience supporting executive-level decision-making through analysis, reporting, and program performance evaluation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility with a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Planning, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
- PMP certification or equivalent project/program management experience.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead program management and delivery functions supporting major transportation programs and projects.
- Oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for program planning, performance management, reporting, business operations, and project delivery support.
- Coordinate technical, commercial, environmental, stakeholder, and delivery teams to support consistent execution of program objectives.
- Monitor program performance and analyze trends, opportunities, risks, and emerging issues for program leadership.
- Develop executive reports, presentations, dashboards, and performance updates for internal and client stakeholders.
- Establish program priorities, delivery strategies, governance practices, and resource plans with program leadership.
- Develop and monitor program budgets, forecasts, implementation plans, and recovery strategies.
- Facilitate resolution of program-level challenges through cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives involving program management systems, business processes, reporting tools, and organizational effectiveness.
- Communicate program status, major issues, strategic initiatives, and delivery outcomes to client leadership and key stakeholders.
- Support or drive contract administration, consultant management, scope development or definition, change management, and quality management or assurance activities.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance guidance to assigned staff and consultants.
- Contribute to business development, strategic planning, and organizational growth initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
