Business Line Digital Lead u2013 Power & Energy (US)

WSP in the US is seeking a Business Line Digital Lead for our Power & Energy market. This role can sit out of any of our primary WSP Power & Energy offices across the US. In this role, you will Provide visible digital leadership for the US Power & Energy business line. This role drives consistent, high quality Digital Project Delivery, shapes and grows client facing digital services, and enables revenue and margin growth in partnership with P&E leadership and regional teams. Strategy & Governance + Champion the Digital strategy within P&E and align Business Line plans to enterprise priorities and standards. + Serve as the primary point of contact for digital strategy and services within P&E Business Line, coordinating with Corporate Digital, OneIT, and Marketing & Communications. + Own the annual P&E Digital Business Plan (objectives, key results/OKRs, and an investment roadmap) to balance capability uplift and market growth. + Identify and escalate delivery, commercial, and data governance risks; drive mitigation plans. Business Unit Engagement & Value Proposition + Engage with Business Line leadership team to refine the digital value proposition for each team, articulate differentiators, and align to client needs and market trends. + Prioritize areas of opportunity and investment using clear criteria (client impact, ROI, scalability, risk) and maintain a transparent prioritization backlog. + Support implementation of the digital strategy within each Business Unit, including operating model adjustments, enablement plans, and performance tracking. + Identify areas of improvement in delivery of P&E services leveraging digital tools and collaborate on implementation. Client Facing Activation + Identify and track digital pipeline within CRM + Partner with Business Development and Global Client Program leads to identify and prioritize target Clients for digital engagement, ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives. + Communicate effectively our current digital offerings internally and externally and how they can add value to our clients and projects. + Lead and contribute to client facing digital workshops to identify pain points, map customer journeys, and conceptualize solution options (platforms, products, and services). + Translate workshop outputs into proposals with clear value hypotheses, success metrics, delivery approach, and resourcing plans in partnership with Client Directors and Pursuit teams. + Support pursuit teams with development of digital approach, methodology, and pricing. + Build repeatable playbooks and assets (problem framing, discovery templates, demo environments) to scale workshops across Clients and markets. Capability & People + Establish and nurture a P&E digital community of practice; coach and mentor emerging digital leaders. + Define a skills roadmap and upskilling plan (digital literacy; data; visualization; GIS/Location Intelligence; automation; BIM/digital twins) with Technical Excellence leaders. + Drive a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary delivery teams. + Manage and develop a team of digital delivery professionals in the US and in India that collaborates throughout the business to achieve the above goals. Tools & Technology + Develop and steward a P&E tools strategy (e.g., Autodesk, Bentley, GIS/Location Intelligence, data & visualization stacks) for effective, consistent use and licensing efficiency. + Collaborate with AI and platform leads on product/platform roadmaps, integration patterns, and data governance. + Support commercial models for digital tools, platforms, and productized services (pricing, packaging, margin tracking). Services & Growth + Maintain visibility of P&E digital services and platforms; set KPIs and dashboards for adoption, NPS, utilization, revenue, and gross margin. + Foster cross selling across Business Units and adjacent markets; share wins, case studies, and best practices. + Partner with Marketing & Communications to amplify P&E digital thought leadership and client references. Required Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree in a relevant field (Digital Technology, Engineering, Design, or Management). + 15+ years leading project delivery in complex, client facing environments. + Exceptional written and verbal communication; structured problem solving and data informed decision making. + Comfortable with ambiguity; thrives in matrixed, fast-moving contexts with a commercial mindset. + Experience with services and client base of the P&E business. + Proven experience building and leading teams, including coaching across disciplines in a matrix organization. + Track record of driving performance against measurable outcomes; removes barriers and fosters teamwork. Preferred Qualifications + Masteru2019s Degree in a relevant field (Digital Technology, Engineering, Design, or Management). + Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

Created: 2026-03-07