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.

This role requires a seasoned technology professional with strong program management capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced global environment. The IT Site Program Manager serves as the single point of contact for all IT-related decisions throughout the real estate project lifecycle and partners closely with the I&O leadership team to ensure technology standards are consistently applied across all sites.

• 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.

Required:

• 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.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, including Cap Ex and OpEx forecasting.
• Familiarity with ITSM platforms (Service Now preferred) and ITIL‑aligned service delivery practices.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• ITIL Foundation…