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.
The Opportunity
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 Operations Lead – Project Portfolio Management plays a critical role in driving global standardization and best practices. This role focuses on day-to-day delivery of WSP’s Global ERP System, specifically the successful delivery of the Projects and Contracts modules within Oracle. Working closely with the wider Operations Team and Regional Stakeholders, together, you will streamline business processes and implement innovative system solutions to create simpler, more efficient ways of working as well as providing immediate support and action if there are any Systems issues.
What you will do
- 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 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.
Your skills and Experience
(Minimum and Desirable):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Project Accountancy or similar related area
- Minimum three years of relevant experience in Project Accountancy or a substitute qualification
- Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience in your area of specialization.
- Strategic Knowledge: In-depth understanding of WSP’s Global Target Operating Model and its implementation.
- Technical Proficiency: At least 2 years of 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 past experience and methodical decision-making to address complex challenges.
- Influence and Leadership: Ability to influence stakeholders, gain buy-in, and drive process improvements effectively.
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.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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