Technical Program Manager, Site Integrations; M&A

Overview

The IT Site Program Manager, Global Workplace Technology is a critical, senior-level role responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology initiatives across a dynamic, worldwide portfolio of corporate offices, facilities, and workplaces. Sitting at the intersection of IT and real estate, this individual owns end‑to‑end technology delivery for new office buildouts, relocations, consolidations, and workplace modernization programs, operating at global scale across multiple regions and time zones.

• Support M&A and integration efforts by assessing and deploying IT infrastructure at acquired or conveyed sites per integration timelines and TSA exit plans.
• Lead end‑to‑end IT project delivery in support of global real estate projects including new office builds, major renovations, relocations, and site consolidations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, resource allocations, risk registers, and budget forecasts (Cap Ex and OpEx) across concurrent initiatives.
• Manage site technology readiness checklists and cutover playbooks to ensure Day 1 go‑live readiness at new or transitioned locations.
• Coordinate with regional IT teams, third‑party vendors (including management of vendor SOWs and contracts), and Global Real Estate stakeholders to ensure seamless, on‑time delivery.
• Establish project governance frameworks, reporting cadences, and escalation paths aligned with corporate PMO standards.

• Serve as the IT liaison to the Global Real Estate and Facilities leadership team, translating business needs into technology solutions and acting as a single point of contact across the real estate project lifecycle.
• Present project status, milestones, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and executive sponsors on a regular basis.
• Build and maintain strong cross‑functional partnerships with I&O, Info Sec, Legal/Compliance, HR, and Finance teams globally.

• Partner with I&O to define and enforce IT infrastructure standards for workplace environments, including network (LAN/WAN/NAC), AV/VC, access control, print, and end‑user compute.
• Drive adoption of smart building technologies, IoT solutions, and workplace experience platforms in support of corporate sustainability and employee productivity goals.
• Ensure global technology standards are applied consistently across all real estate projects, with localization where required by regional regulatory or business requirements.
• Advance cybersecurity posture at new and renovated sites by implementing zero‑trust network access (ZTNA), conditional access policies, and NAC frameworks in alignment with Waters' security standards.

• Strategic Thinking:
  Connects technology decisions to long‑term business and real estate portfolio goals; aligns investments with enterprise priorities.
• Leadership and Influence:
  Drives results without direct authority; motivates and aligns cross‑functional teams across geographies.
• Execution Excellence:
  Manages complexity and ambiguity while consistently delivering on commitments, on time and within budget.
• Global Mindset:
  Navigates cultural, regulatory, and time‑zone complexity; effective across AMER, EMEA, and APAC operations.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Builds trust and credibility with technical and non‑technical audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability and Change Management:
  Pivots effectively as real estate plans evolve; leads teams through ambiguity and organizational change with confidence.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of IT project management experience, with demonstrated focus on corporate real estate, facilities, or workplace technology programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑region technology programs in a global enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of workplace IT infrastructure: LAN/WAN networking, AV/VC systems, structured cabling, access control, and end‑user compute.
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