This Opportunity Be involved in transforming communities with our National Transit and Rail Team and be a part of a growing organization that exceeds our client’s objectives and solves complex challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for a   **Vice President of Bus Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)** . This position may be based in **any mutually agreed upon WSP USA Location** The Vice President of Bus Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and deployment of ITS) projects for our clients. This position requires a deep understanding of both transit operations and ITS technologies (facilities and vehicles), with a strong focus on leveraging data, automation, and real-time systems to improve service delivery, fleet management, and overall rider experience. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, preferably with an ITS vendor, transit agency or transit service provider, and will be able to manage large-scale technology projects, foster innovation, and ensure the successful integration of new technologies into existing transit systems. The successful candidate will be a “seller-doer” with an entrepreneurial approach to win and grow this important offering for our clients. Your Impact + Lead the strategic planning, acquisition and implementation of ITS and CAD/AVL systems and technologies across client fleets and facilities. + Areas of focus to include fleet and yard management, vehicle tracking, telematics, asset and maintenance management, charge management, passenger counting, real-time passenger information systems, facilities/station systems (public address, security systems, building management systems) integrated fare collection, transit signal prioritization, real-time passenger arrival systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence and systems integration. + Develop and maintain long-term roadmaps for ITS technology solutions. + Oversee the successful delivery of complex, large-scale ITS projects for bus systems, managing timelines, budgets, and performance expectations. + Lead cross-functional teams including IT professionals, engineers, data analysts, and transit operations staff to ensure smooth project execution. + Champion innovation in ITS, advocating for new technologies that can further optimize operations, improve customer experience, and enhance safety. + Act as the primary point of contact for ITS vendors and technology partners. + Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and quality of ITS products and services. + Support business development initiatives by contributing to proposal writing, identifying new opportunities, and building relationships with potential clients and partners. + Represent WSP at industry conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing knowledge and contributing to thought leadership on ITS technologies. + Travel as required to meet with vendors, partners, and stakeholders, and to deliver projects at various locations. + Create new processes and deliverables focused on ITS-specific procurement, design, installation, commissioning, and system maintenance best practices. Who You Are **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Transportation Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. + Minimum of 15 years of experience in the ITS field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. + Proven experience working with transit agencies and ITS vendors, with in-depth knowledge of bus operations and ITS technologies. + Existing market and client connections to identify future talent to support sustainable growth. + Strong understanding of ITS technologies, including fleet, facilities and yard management systems, CAD/AVL, real-time passenger information, fare collection solutions, transit signal priority, charge management systems, real-time passenger arrival systems (vehicle and wayside). + Expertise with system design, specifications, integration, and commissioning + Software development & architecture background, very familiar with network requirements, API development (yard management systems) + Experience with data analytics, IoT technologies, and system integration within a transit environment. + Experience with zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) integration and related ITS solutions a plus. + Proven ability to manage large-scale technology projects, including planning, budgeting, and delivering results on time and within budget. + Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically. **Additional Information** + This position will require travel to different client facilities, vendors, and conferences. + Flexible work arrangements or remote work options may be available depending on project needs. **WSP Benefits** WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. **Compensation:** Expected Salary: $130,000 - $240,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. \#LI-AC1 **About WSP** WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? 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. **NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:** WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.