Project Manager Design & Construction Technology

About the role

The Associate Director – Design & Construction Technology Project Manager is based in Barcelona and leads technology workstreams for REFS design, construction, renovation, fit-out, relocation and capital projects. The role is the main link between REFS Capital Projects, Design & Construction teams, Digital Workplace, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Service Management and external construction partners, ensuring technology is integrated from project start to operational handover. Relocation support is not offered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technology workstreams for new buildings, office fit-outs, laboratory upgrades, manufacturing support facilities and major renovations, owning IT scope from feasibility through commissioning, go-live and hypercare.
• Gather and document business and site technology requirements and coordinate design reviews for network, Wi-Fi, digital workplace, meeting room technology, AV, physical security and smart building solutions.
• Develop integrated project plans covering REFS and IT activities, manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and issues, and prepare status reports and steering committee materials.
• Coordinate technology vendors, system integrators and construction partners, validate deliverables, monitor performance and support procurement, quotations, SOW reviews and change requests.
• Ensure technology is tested and operational before occupancy, coordinate the transition to support and operations teams, and oversee hypercare after go-live.
• Act as technology advisor to REFS Design & Construction leadership and partner with Capital Projects, Workplace Strategy, Facilities Management, HSE, Procurement, Security and other domain teams.

Required profile

• 8-12+ years of IT project management experience in global, multi-country and matrix environments.
• Proven experience supporting workplace, facilities, construction, infrastructure or real estate programs, and delivering technology in construction or fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of construction and capital projects, building design and construction processes, and experience with external vendors and system integrators.
• Strong planning, execution and risk management skills, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and decision-making skills.

Required skills

• Construction and capital project knowledge.
• Desirable: REFS, workplace transformation or smart building experience.
• Desirable: network infrastructure, AV and conferencing, physical security, workplace technologies, building systems integration, and PMP, Prince2, Agile or equivalent certification.

What we offer

• Base salary range of EUR 57,900 to EUR 107,500, with a possible performance-based bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.