Software Manager

This Opportunity

Be part of impactful projects as a member of our General Engineering Consultant (GEC) team supporting the Illinois Tollway as a Software Manager. Join a growing organization dedicated to meeting client objectives and solving complex challenges.

We are driven to inspire the right people to support our forward-focused business goals. Our commitment to teamwork has enabled us to help build communities and shape skylines. At WSP, opportunities are within reach – for you and your career. Join us and help shape the future!

WSP is seeking an experienced professional to support project/program management and data tracking team utilizing an internal Illinois Tollway system (Catapult) and assist in the transition to a new database structure in our Lisle project office. In this role, you will lead the project/program management and data system used by the Illinois Tollway to track contracts, projects, and related information.

Your Impact

• Manage the backend data architecture and integrity
• Oversee data integration with enterprise systems
• Maintain and enforce data governance, standards, and best practices
• Support system modernization and transition efforts

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical experience
• 15+ years of experience in database management, backend systems, or enterprise application support
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience integrating enterprise systems (e.g., ERP platforms like SAP or project management systems) and managing data interfaces
• Demonstrated experience in data governance and quality management, including developing standards and ensuring data consistency across systems
• Experience leading or supporting system implementations or migrations, including data conversion and validation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interface across IT and business teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Illinois Tollway’s Catapult system
• Experience with SaaS-based project/program management platforms (Kahua, Trimble Unity Construct, or similar enterprise systems)
• Experience supporting capital programs, infrastructure agencies, or transportation organizations (e.g., DOTs, toll agencies, large public-sector programs)
• Strong background in data migration and system replacement initiatives, including legacy system decommissioning and platform transition support
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and supporting downstream analytics needs
• Experience working with cloud-based data environments (Azure, AWS, or similar), including data storage, pipelines, and integrations
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and enterprise data standards within large organizations
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or mentoring technical staff, particularly in environments bridging IT and business operations

WSP Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Expected Salary: $150,000 -$200,000 

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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