InEight Global Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Define, own, and maintain the global InEight configuration standard across all WSP implementations.
• Establish and govern the roles and permissions framework within WSP’s InEight environment.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for all platform issues across regions and active implementations.
• Ensure configuration standards are respected as the programme scales to additional regions and projects.
• Co-lead detailed implementation planning with the Global Implementation Lead, jointly defining the technical approach for each project activation and issuing guidance to Regional Coordinators before configuration begins.
• Conduct pre-configuration scope reviews to confirm alignment with the global standard before sessions begin.
• Perform supervisory oversight during active configuration sessions and formal technical verification upon completion.
• Own and enforce the configuration quality gate: implementations do not proceed to go-live without GTL sign-off confirming compliance with the global standard.
• Train-the-Trainer Programme Lead the Train-the-Trainer programme in coordination with InEight, covering all modules within WSP’s implementation scope.
• Define and administer trainer competency assessments for Regional Coordinators and SMEs.
• Develop and maintain configuration guides, training materials, and technical reference documentation for regional use.
• Act as WSP’s primary technical interface with InEight, representing platform requirements and escalating product issues as needed.
• Coordinate with the IT Systems Architect on integration architecture between InEight, the corporate ERP (Horizon), and Primavera P6.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in project management/controls roles, with a strong track record on complex, large-scale infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Advanced proficiency in InEight across multiple modules, including Cost Control, Change Management, Document Control, and Schedule.
• Proven experience leading or supporting InEight implementations: platform configuration, user and permission setup, and process development to fit the tool.
• Experience developing configuration standards, governance frameworks, or deployment templates for consistent, repeatable platform rollout across multiple projects or organisations.
• Demonstrated experience building the capability of platform users and trainers through structured training and knowledge transfer.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience considered.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a global platform lead or technical standards role, with responsibility applying across regions or business units.
• Familiarity with InEight integrations involving Primavera P6 and Oracle Horizon or equivalent ERP and scheduling systems.
• Vendor-side or partnership experience with InEight, providing insight into product capabilities, roadmap, and escalation channels.