Subject Matter Expert - Project Finance (PPM)

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is leading a transformative global initiative, Project Horizon, to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and service delivery across our teams worldwide.

As a key member of the Project Horizon team, the Subject Matter Expert - Project Finance plays a critical role in driving global standardization and best practices. This role focuses on providing expert guidance in Project Finance Best Practice and broader Project Delivery, working closely with the Senior Subject Matter Expert, Functional Architects and Regional Stakeholders. Together, you will streamline business processes and implement innovative system solutions to create simpler, more efficient ways of working.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

Promote Safety and Wellbeing: Champion and prioritize the safety, health, and wellbeing of all individuals involved in your work.

Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Functional Architects, Developers, Testers, and Change Leaders to identify business requirements and support in the design of global solutions aligned with WSP's strategic vision.

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

Support Frontline Teams: Prioritize the needs of frontline staff to enable their focus on building client relationships, achieving technical excellence, and delivering world-class projects.

Understand Regional Needs: Engage with stakeholders to gain deep insights into region-specific requirements and support their alignment with global best practices.

Champion Change: Act as a change agent to drive global business alignment and adoption of new processes.

Resolve Issues: Support the Senior Subject Matter Expert in understanding and resolving User Issues.

Facilitate Engagement: Lead workshops and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve processes.

Develop Technical Expertise: Continuously enhance your knowledge of Oracle PPM to drive innovation and efficiency.

Provide Training: Deliver training and technical guidance to operational staff to support their adoption of processes and systems.

What you'll bring to WSP:

Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Project Accountancy or similar related area

Minimum three years of relevant experience in Project Accountancy or a substitute qualification

In-depth understanding of WSP's Global Target Operating Model and its implementation.

At least 2 years of experience in Oracle implementation or similar Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions.

Strong organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail and sound functional judgment.

Proven track record of managing multiple tasks and priorities to meet strict deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders and service providers across various functions.

Proficiency in leading requirements-gathering sessions and workshops.

Expertise in designing and implementing best practice solutions, leveraging both experience and strategic insight.

Strong analytical skills, using past experience and methodical decision-making to address complex challenges.

Ability to influence stakeholders, gain buy-in, and drive process improvements effectively.

Ability to independently identify, prioritize, and deliver work with minimal supervision.

Comfortable collaborating in both team settings and working autonomously when required.

Capable of influencing others and providing guidance to support decision-making.

Committed to driving change and delivering tangible benefits.

#LI-Hybrid
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.