OTCR Business Sector Leader (Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, & Resilience) - Municipal Water

Who We Are: West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality. Compensation Range: $181,885 - $240,050.  Based on our office location.  (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).  Status: Full-time, Exempt Location:  Preferably based in one of our California offices or Phoenix, AZ office. (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ). This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Position Description: OTCR Business Sector Leader (Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, & Resilience) - Municipal Water At West Yost, we are a water-focused company that is committed to significant growth over the coming years. We are looking for an experienced leader for our Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, and Resilience (OTCR) team with a proven ability to grow a practice and develop the careers of their team members. The OTCR team is a recognized leader in adapting innovative technologies and resilience practices to help water and wastewater utilities meet evolving challenges. Our work includes national partnerships with organizations such as Idaho National Laboratory and the American Water Works Association, and we have led efforts to bring Cyber-informed Engineering (CIE) and Consequence-driven, Cyber-informed Engineering (CCE) methodologies to the water sector. OTCR delivers complete Operations Technology (OT) design and implementation, technical program management, and resilience planning across multiple practice areas, including Resilience, Innovation, Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls, and Process Controls & Optimization. This role is aligned with West Yost’s Strategic Plan, which provides a roadmap to amplify our impact, support our teams, and deliver quality services within our industry. Our plan is to continue to focus on the water needs of public agencies and municipalities and expand our value-added services and strengthen our current presence in California, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington. The OTCR Business Sector Leader we are seeking will have the desire and skills to guide the sector toward these goals by working directly with clients and team members to advance resilient and secure water infrastructure for our communities. Key Relationships Reports to: Operations Director, Design Other key relationships: Coordinates and collaborates with the President/CEO, Business Development Director, Business Sector Leaders, Client Service Managers (CSM), and Senior Project Managers.  Supported by the Leadership Team, Marketing team, Finance and Accounting teams, and Business Services team. Major Responsibilities and Decision-Making Authority: The OTCR Business Sector Leader is responsible for all sector activities, including: Developing, leading, and executing a multi-year strategic plan for growth that aligns with West Yost’s values and strategic priorities. Promoting a healthy business through management and leadership of core business functions that include Business Development, PM-QA/QC, Technology/Innovation, People, and Operations/Financial. Providing technical leadership in OTCR’s practice areas: Resilience, Innovation, Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls (EI&C), and Process Controls & Optimization. Leading business development efforts and marketing strategy to expand OTCR services nationwide. Serving as a senior project manager or technical lead on strategic projects as needed. Attracting, retaining, mentoring, and motivating a high-performing team capable of delivering current commitments and expanding into new service areas. Key Selection Criteria: Here are some things to determine if this opportunity is a fit for your character and skills: You are a proven operations leader with a 10–15 year track record of success as a leader in providing consulting engineering services for water and wastewater clients. You have project experience or working knowledge in operations technology, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and resilience planning as it pertains to public and private water infrastructure. You are motivated by results, setting challenging goals and working with and through others to achieve them. You pay attention to details and hold yourself and your team to high standards. You enjoy solving problems, taking on difficult challenges, and finding creative, practical solutions. You like helping people and see value in mentoring others to succeed. You communicate clearly and value the importance of regular, transparent communication. You adapt quickly when things change and use challenges as learning opportunities. You value relationships, both with clients and colleagues, and know how to build and sustain trust. You have emotional intelligence and self-awareness, enabling you to bring your best to any situation. Technical skills ar