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WSP is seeking a talented Regional Aviation Program & Business Development Leader to join our National Aviation team in our offices in Texas. This role has a specific focus on creating partnership and opportunity in our professional services portfolio at airports in the states of Texas and Louisiana. The candidate will be part of a growing organization that is positioned to meet our client’s objectives and solve their challenges. In addition, this position will help drive growth and project/program development of our aviation practice within the Texas / Louisiana Region.
WSP’s national aviation team provides planning, design, engineering, program/construction management in all areas of aviation infrastructure. In addition, WSP has a global aviation footprint, which provides exposure and experience around the world to our team members on projects and programs. This leader would help us build additional depth, capacity and project opportunity in the geography.
The Regional Aviation Program & Business Development Manager will work closely with local and regional leadership to promote a proactive business development operation, partnering with all business lines to align priorities and drive successful client, pursuit, proposal, and visibility activities at the various airports within the states noted above. We are looking for someone that is an excellent communicator, is highly strategic, can influence and inspire others, and brings a deep understanding of the aviation industry, clients, and competition. We are future-focused and are looking for a leader who can leverage technology and global resources to win and deliver work. We believe in shaping the future. The right candidate will be an empathetic leader who builds community through positivity and who can bring home the win.
Your Impact
- Create and execute aviation portion of strategic plan with a focus on driving growth at IAH, HOU, DFW, DAL, AUS, SAT, MSY, BTR, SHV and at other identified airports in the region.
- Create opportunities and execute aviation projects with major air carriers, cargo integrators, developers and constructors in the region.
- Identify and support cross-business line opportunities.
- Leverage relationships, build partnerships, and recruit top talent that will enable us to deliver the best solutions for our aviation clients in the region.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other markets and business lines team members, as well as the client account executive sponsors.
- Recruit, develop and retain staff for growth of the aviation business.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams on aviation design and program/construction, managing projects and budgets, preparation, and development of project scope of work and cost proposals, and other duties as required.
- Provide situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and recommendations. accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and Future Ready opportunities.
- Provide leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
- Develop technical & price proposals, task budgets and invoice review by utilizing/collaborating with our internal systems and teams.
- Manage scope, schedule and budget for personnel assigned to projects/programs.
- Complete project reviews to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction.
- Coordinate the assignment of personnel with contracts and project timelines.
- Manage WSP’s participation and leadership at industry events.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Subject matter expertise on program management and design of infrastructure projects/programs focusing on all areas of the airport (Passenger Terminal, Cargo and Hangar facilities, Automated People Mover, Airside and Landside Infrastructure).
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction or similar field.
- 15+ years of professional experience and leadership.
- Significant experience working within aviation.
- Well-developed experience in strategic leadership.
- Strong ability in operational issues and solving technical problems with complexity.
- Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools.
- Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiatives, and programs.
- Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line.
- Significant client-facing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with FAA advisory circulars and procedures and Airport Sponsor processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, public and private contracts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
- Valid driver’s license must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- This position requires moderate travel as needed.
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.
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a talented Regional Aviation Program & Business Development Leader to join our National Aviation team in our offices in Texas. This role has a specific focus on creating partnership and opportunity in our professional services portfolio at airports in the states of Texas and Louisiana. The candidate will be part of a growing organization that is positioned to meet our client’s objectives and solve their challenges. In addition, this position will help drive growth and project/program development of our aviation practice within the Texas / Louisiana Region.
WSP’s national aviation team provides planning, design, engineering, program/construction management in all areas of aviation infrastructure. In addition, WSP has a global aviation footprint, which provides exposure and experience around the world to our team members on projects and programs. This leader would help us build additional depth, capacity and project opportunity in the geography.
The Regional Aviation Program & Business Development Manager will work closely with local and regional leadership to promote a proactive business development operation, partnering with all business lines to align priorities and drive successful client, pursuit, proposal, and visibility activities at the various airports within the states noted above. We are looking for someone that is an excellent communicator, is highly strategic, can influence and inspire others, and brings a deep understanding of the aviation industry, clients, and competition. We are future-focused and are looking for a leader who can leverage technology and global resources to win and deliver work. We believe in shaping the future. The right candidate will be an empathetic leader who builds community through positivity and who can bring home the win.
Your Impact
- Create and execute aviation portion of strategic plan with a focus on driving growth at IAH, HOU, DFW, DAL, AUS, SAT, MSY, BTR, SHV and at other identified airports in the region.
- Create opportunities and execute aviation projects with major air carriers, cargo integrators, developers and constructors in the region.
- Identify and support cross-business line opportunities.
- Leverage relationships, build partnerships, and recruit top talent that will enable us to deliver the best solutions for our aviation clients in the region.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other markets and business lines team members, as well as the client account executive sponsors.
- Recruit, develop and retain staff for growth of the aviation business.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams on aviation design and program/construction, managing projects and budgets, preparation, and development of project scope of work and cost proposals, and other duties as required.
- Provide situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and recommendations. accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and Future Ready opportunities.
- Provide leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
- Develop technical & price proposals, task budgets and invoice review by utilizing/collaborating with our internal systems and teams.
- Manage scope, schedule and budget for personnel assigned to projects/programs.
- Complete project reviews to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction.
- Coordinate the assignment of personnel with contracts and project timelines.
- Manage WSP’s participation and leadership at industry events.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Subject matter expertise on program management and design of infrastructure projects/programs focusing on all areas of the airport (Passenger Terminal, Cargo and Hangar facilities, Automated People Mover, Airside and Landside Infrastructure).
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction or similar field.
- 15+ years of professional experience and leadership.
- Significant experience working within aviation.
- Well-developed experience in strategic leadership.
- Strong ability in operational issues and solving technical problems with complexity.
- Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools.
- Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiatives, and programs.
- Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line.
- Significant client-facing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with FAA advisory circulars and procedures and Airport Sponsor processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, public and private contracts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
- Valid driver’s license must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- This position requires moderate travel as needed.
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.
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.
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Align your credentials to WSP's project delivery framework
WSP Program Manager roles typically require demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure or consulting engagements. A PMP certification or equivalent strengthens your profile and signals readiness for the cross-functional oversight these roles demand.
Target WSP's sector-specific Program Manager openings
WSP hires Program Managers across distinct practice areas including transportation, environment, and buildings. Applying to a role aligned with your technical background, not just the title, gives you a stronger case at the hiring stage and a cleaner specialty occupation argument for your visa petition.
Confirm sponsorship eligibility before your final interview round
Program Manager titles at consulting firms can attract scrutiny under the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Ask the recruiter early whether the specific role has been sponsored before, so you're not navigating that conversation after an offer is on the table.
Understand how WSP structures LCA filings for consulting roles
WSP places Program Managers at client sites across multiple jurisdictions. Your Labor Condition Application must reflect the actual worksite wage level, not just WSP's headquarters location. Confirm with your employer contact which DOL prevailing wage level the role is benchmarked against.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Program Manager roles by visa type
Not every Program Manager posting at WSP is open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to filter WSP's openings specifically by the visa categories you qualify for, so you're spending time only on roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
Plan your timeline around WSP's hiring cycle and USCIS processing
If you're targeting an H-1B cap-subject petition, the April 1 filing window means WSP needs your offer finalized well before March. For E-3 or TN renewals, consular appointment wait times in your home country should factor into your start date negotiation with the hiring team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. Because Program Manager is a management-track title, USCIS will scrutinize whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree. WSP's consulting context, where roles are grounded in engineering, environmental science, or technical project delivery, generally supports that argument when the job duties are clearly documented in the petition.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where roles are listed by practice area and location. Before applying, confirm the posting is open to sponsored candidates, since not every listing specifies this upfront. Migrate Mate filters WSP's openings by visa type, which helps you identify sponsorship-eligible Program Manager roles without combing through every posting manually.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Program Manager roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT for Program Manager positions, and supports Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees. Australian citizens are well-positioned for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be processed at a U.S. consulate. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations may be eligible for TN visa status, which can often be obtained at the border.
What qualifications does WSP expect for sponsored Program Manager roles?
WSP typically looks for a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, construction management, or a related technical field, combined with several years of project or program management experience. A PMP certification is frequently listed as preferred. Because the H-1B specialty occupation standard requires the role to normally require a specific degree, your academic background needs to align directly with the Program Manager function you're applying for.
How do I time my application if I'm on OPT or need an H-1B transfer?
If you're on F-1 OPT, WSP can employ you immediately while filing an H-1B cap-subject petition in the April lottery. Cap-exempt situations, such as transferring from another H-1B employer, allow WSP to file and request a start date without waiting for the next cap cycle. USCIS standard processing takes several months, so align your offer acceptance timeline with your current status expiration and any gap in work authorization.