WSP

2 weeks ago

Regional Security & Defence Lead Architect, Prairie Region

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Job Summary

Lead Security & Defence sector growth across the Prairie Region by partnering with regional and national leaders to develop revenue, net revenue forecasts, and client retention strategies. Provide thought leadership through conferences and industry education, nurture long-term client relationships, and strengthen sector delivery quality. As part of the Winnipeg Region Leadership Team, help advance the office through staffing guidance, practice standards, and mentorship.

Location: Winnipeg

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Drive Security & Defence sector success across the Prairies by developing market growth and targeting new client development aligned with growth objectives.
•Lead Security & Defence revenue/project development and net revenue forecasting to meet annual financial goals and growth targets.
•Build and evolve the Security & Defence sector through thought leadership activities such as conferences, thought leadership pieces, and staff education sessions.
•Deliver operational excellence by reviewing monthly operational data including invoicing, WIP, accounts receivable, overhead optimization, satisfaction, and overall work quality.
•Provide leadership for Winnipeg office advancement, including guiding practice standards, staffing/resource allocation decisions, and capacity building through training and mentorship.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 114,000 - 159,200 annually

Key Requirements

•Professional designation/education in a design/construction focused field.
•10+ years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years working in the Security and Defence sector.
•Recognized thought leader in the field (desirable asset).
•Experience delivering projects using methods such as IPD, CM, Modified Design Build, and Quick Response Tenders (desirable asset).
•PMP certification, government procurement experience, and bilingual (English and French) are desirable assets.

Experience:10+ yearsSecurity and defence

Skills:Thought leadershipClient relationship managementMentorshipFinancial accountabilityOperational excellence

Certifications:PMP

Languages:EnglishFrench

Tech Stack:IPDCMModified Design BuildQuick Response Tenders

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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