Vice President, Mobility; Product Development

Vice President, Intelligent Mobility (Product Development) Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic transportation technology leader to help grow and direct our Intelligent Mobility product development and sales team within the Transportation & Infrastructure business line. The ideal candidate is a proven people leader with a strong background in developing high‑performing teams. In this role, you will be deeply involved in pursuing, securing, and delivering innovative projects across tolling systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and other broader transportation technology operations.

Although the primary focus will be on supporting clients nationally, there will also be opportunities to contribute to global initiatives as a secondary part of the role.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for intelligent mobility project delivery, including innovative toll system solutions involving development, sales, and support.
• Develop and support Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Management Systems solutions to advance the service offering and lead the industry.
• Define the technical product and financial roadmap for Intelligent Mobility across all business lines.
• Conduct industry analysis and competitive strategic product planning.
• Build, strengthen, and manage strategic client relationships.
• Identify, pursue, and secure key business opportunities.
• Review and contribute to design specifications, calculations, reports, and plans for intelligent mobility projects.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub‑consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop technical proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates for upcoming projects.
• Negotiate contracts with internal partners, sub‑consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Oversee and review invoices across internal teams, sub‑consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams, government agencies (e.g., DOTs), and other external stakeholders.
• Present complex technical and project information effectively to diverse audiences, including executives, client representatives, and public forums.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15 years of related project delivery experience.
• Experience working on projects within the USA.
• Proven experience developing and capturing complex project opportunities.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to hire and develop staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, both internal and external.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and proficiency with project management tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, challenging environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with strong entrepreneurial skills.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $157,000 – $267,000

Chicago, IL

Executive

Full‑time

Product Management and Marketing

Professional Services

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.