Advanced Technology Solutions Lead

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WSP in Middle East is currently looking for a Lead Advanced Technology Solutions Consultant to join us in Riyadh, KSA.

As the Lead Advanced Technology Solutions Consultant, you will spearhead our new consulting service focused on cutting-edge security technologies. Your role will be multifaceted, involving strategy development, team building, and business development. You will lead the charge in breaking into this space, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring sustainable revenue growth.

Your new role, what's involved

Strategy Development:

Create a comprehensive strategy for our security consulting services, considering market trends, client needs, and emerging technologies.

Define the roadmap for integrating PSIM, CSIM, AI, machine learning, GIS, IoT, Smart Cities, Smart Places and Buildings, and other relevant technologies into our service offerings.

Team Building:

Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of security consultants and subject matter experts.

Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Business Development:

Identify potential clients and projects within the physical security and related domains such as fire life safety, and health & safety.

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, facility managers, and security directors.

Pursue new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and win contracts.

Technical Expertise:

Stay abreast of advancements in security technologies.

Provide thought leadership on the implementation of PSIM, CSIM, AI, machine learning, IoT and Smart technologies and other relevant tools.

Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement customised solutions for clients.

Thought Leadership:

Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology innovations.

Contribute to thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and industry conferences.

Financial Management:

Set revenue targets and operating margin goals for the new consulting service.

Monitor financial performance, adjust strategies as needed, ensure profitability and growth.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Security Management, Computer Science, Engineering)
• Proven experience in physical security consulting, with a focus on technology integration
• Strong knowledge of PSIM, CSIM, AI, machine learning, GIS, IoT, and Smart Technologies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and inspire a team
• Business acumen and a track record of successful business development

What's in it for you

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms.

We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program, and construction management professionals.

We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas), and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

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From net zero to climate change, from the needs of future societies to new ways of travelling we know that the future is very different to today. With Future Ready we see the future more clearly and challenge everyone in WSP to advise and design for this future as well as today. Its a programme that's having huge impact in WSP its helping us grow, its giving us purpose and its the title of our global growth strategy.

Job Reference: WSPME04371