WSP
Deputy Global Process Lead – Project Portfolio Management
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
WSP is leading a transformative global initiative, Project Horizon, to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and service delivery across our teams worldwide.
As a key member of the Project Horizon team, the Deputy Global Process Lead – Project Portfolio Management
plays a critical role in driving global standardization and best practices and supports the Global Process Lead across five key areas of delivery – Day-to-day operations, onboarding of new Regions and Acquisitions, delivery of WSP’s Strategic Enhancement Roadmap and Quality and Testing. Working closely with the wider PPM Team and Regional Stakeholders, the Deputy Global Process Lead streamlines business processes and implements innovative system solutions to create simpler, more efficient ways of working as well as providing immediate support and action for our Global User Community.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote Safety and Wellbeing: Champion and prioritize the safety, health, and wellbeing of all individuals involved in your work.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Subject Matter Experts, Functional Architects, Developers, Testers, and Change Leaders to identify business requirements and support in the design of global solutions aligned with WSP’s strategic vision.
- Build Relationships: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
- Support Frontline Teams: Prioritize the needs of frontline staff to enable their focus on building client relationships, achieving technical excellence, and delivering world-class projects.
- Understand Regional Needs: Engage with stakeholders to gain deep insights into region-specific requirements and support their alignment with global best practices.
- Champion Change: Act as a change agent to drive global business alignment and adoption of new processes.
- Resolve Issues: Support the Senior Subject Matter Expert in understanding and resolving User Issues.
- Facilitate Engagement: Lead workshops and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve processes.
- Develop Technical Expertise: Continuously enhance your knowledge of Oracle PPM to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Provide Training: Deliver training and technical guidance to operational staff to support their adoption of processes and systems
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What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Strategic Knowledge: In-depth understanding of WSP’s Global Target Operating Model and its implementation.
- Technical Proficiency: Previous experience in Oracle implementation or similar Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail and sound functional judgment.
- Time Management: Proven track record of managing multiple tasks and priorities to meet strict deadlines.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders and service providers across various functions.
- Facilitation: Proficiency in leading requirements-gathering sessions and workshops.
- Best Practices: Expertise in designing and implementing best practice solutions, leveraging both experience and strategic insight.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, using experience and methodical decision-making to address complex challenges.
- Influence and Leadership: Ability to influence stakeholders, gain buy-in, and drive process improvements effectively
- Self-Starter: Ability to independently identify, prioritize, and deliver work with minimal supervision.
- Team Player: Comfortable collaborating in both team settings and working autonomously when required.
- Influence and Support: Capable of influencing others and providing guidance to support decision-making.
- Passionate about Change: Committed to driving change and delivering tangible benefits.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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