Lead Consultant, Transit & Rail Data Science

Description

• Develop and maintain long-term roadmaps for ITS technology solutions.
• Champion innovation in ITS, advocating for new technologies that can further optimize operations, improve customer experience, and enhance safety.
• Support the recruitment of new team members to expand the capabilities of the team.
• Support business development initiatives by contributing to proposal writing, identifying new opportunities, and building relationships with potential clients and partners.
• Oversee the successful delivery of complex, large-scale ITS projects for bus systems, managing timelines, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Travel as required to meet with vendors, partners, and stakeholders, and to deliver projects at various locations.
• Support and negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and quality of ITS products and services.
• Identify new solutions to improve efficiencies within the team and have the drive to successfully execute and implement change.
• Serve as a leader and mentor for junior staff and clearly articulate the short and long​-term goals of the ​​team.​
• Lead cross-functional teams including IT professionals, engineers, data analysts, and transit operations staff to ensure smooth project execution.
• Represent WSP at industry conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing knowledge and contributing to thought leadership on ITS technologies.

Requirements

• Experience with zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) integration and related ITS solutions.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale technology projects, including planning, budgeting, and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Experience with data analytics, IoT technologies, and system integration within a transit environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Transportation Technology, Computer Science, or a transportation related field.
• Existing market and client connections to identify future talent to support sustainable growth.
• Proven experience working with transit agencies and ITS vendors, with in-depth knowledge of bus operations and ITS technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the ITS field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• This position will require travel to different client facilities, vendors, and conferences.
• Strong understanding of ITS technologies, including fleet and yard management systems, real-time passenger information, fare collection solutions, transit signal priority, charge management systems, real-time passenger arrival systems (vehicle and wayside).
• Expertise with system integration, design, commissioning, and specifications
• Software development & architecture background, very familiar with network requirements, API development (yard management systems as an example)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements or remote work options may be available depending on project needs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance