Central Europe - Regional Digital Lead (RDL)

The objective of this role is to provide strategic digital leadership across Central Europe, ensuring the region is well-positioned to support and advance the objectives of the global digital strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and improving margin performance through the expansion and adoption of our digital offerings, while championing excellence and innovation in the application of digital solutions across project delivery.

This role requires a highly collaborative and commercially minded leader with the ability to influence and engage executive stakeholders at both national and global levels. The ideal candidate will bring a strong client-centric mindset, a proven track record of leading transformational initiatives, and an enterprise-wide perspective across WSP’s diverse business lines, enabling the identification and delivery of integrated digital opportunities that create value for both clients and the business.

The location of this role is not geographically fixed; however, it should align with one of our regional offices within the following operational countries: Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, or Denmark.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

Support global digital strategy with focus on Central Europe(CE), In-Region growth of WSP’s global digital offers.

• Own and deliver the CE digital growth plan, aligning with global offerings and regional growth-cycle planning across sectors.

• Maintain oversight of the CE digital advisory/services/platforms portfolio, using KPIs to track performance and inform priorities.

• Lead work-winning for digital offerings and platforms, building and reporting a healthy CE pipeline to drive revenue growth and client satisfaction.

• Act as the primary CE interface to the Global Client Programme (GCP), engaging key clients to understand needs and shape business development.

• Build and manage ecosystem partnerships to unlock new revenue streams and strengthen WSP’s external profile.

• Lead regional digital marketing and communications, representing WSP externally (events, thought leadership) and building internal engagement and adoption.

• Monitor market and industry trends, and work with other regional leads to align global digital strategy and workstreams to CE priorities.

• Own the regional digital project delivery strategy, driving consistent ways of working, quality, and scalable delivery across CE.

YOUR TEAM

• You will be part of a global/regional committee of regional/CE digital leads, and are expected to work with regional leadership teams.

• You will engage with colleagues and digital leaders across the WSP regional/CE business.

• You will work closely with strategic clients across all sectors within your region, and contribute to global client programmes.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A strong leadership profile within your regional business and local markets for digital.

• Ability to win work & contribute to others winning work across the CE/EMEIA region

• Qualification in relevant subjects at graduate level, relevant professional accreditation(s), and 10+ years’ experience in digitally related fields.

• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to develop and maintain client relationships and drive client satisfaction through excellence in digital delivery.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to present complex ideas and information in clear and simple ways and secure shared understanding and buy-in.

• Proven leadership skills and experience in influencing and building relationships, including with senior stakeholders and technical subject matter experts.

• A collaborative, agile, and results-oriented approach.

• Experience working at a national level or within a business of comparative scale and complexity.

WHAT YOU’LL LIKE ABOUT US:

• A working environment inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion.

• Our flexible working policy - We recognise the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to find yours.

• WSP is about making the world around us a better place, including the environment, transport infrastructure, buildings and land use.

• Excellent career prospects. We're growing fast, and every day we strive to outdo ourselves. We are open to your ideas and want to try new things. We have a supportive environment that invests in your development and training.

• WSP is about embracing a culture of collaboration with colleagues who stand out for their skills. Come and discover our fantastic team!

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

1. Telephone interview: We'll start with a telephone interview to get to know you better and discuss your experience.

2. Business Unit Director: A meeting with the Business Unit Director to discuss your potential role and our strategic vision.

3. Business Unit Director/Panel Interview: A meeting with the Business Unit Director and other CE Directors to discuss your potential role and our strategic vision.

ABOUT US:

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our trusted employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Are you hesitating to apply? Go for it! We are proud to promote diversity, equal opportunities and professional integration within our teams, and we are convinced that our differences and an inclusive working environment contribute to our development. All applications will be carefully considered.

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