Project Manager Design & Construction Technology

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Salary Range: €57,900.00 - €107,500.00   Job Description Summary Location: Barcelona, Spain #LI-Hybrid Internal job title: Associate Director – Design & Construction Technology Project Manager This role is based in Barcelona. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. About the Role: The Associate Director – Design & Construction Technology Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology workstreams associated with REFS design, construction, renovation, fit-out, relocation, and capital projects globally. The role acts as the primary interface between REFS Capital Projects, Design & Construction teams, Digital Workplace, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Service Management, and external construction partners to ensure technology requirements are integrated from project inception through operational handover. This position ensures that technology solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with Novartis standards while enabling modern, safe, connected, and compliant workplaces.   Job Description Key Responsibilities:    • Design & Construction Technology Delivery: Lead technology workstreams for new buildings, office fit-outs, laboratory upgrades, manufacturing support facilities, and major renovation programs; Own end-to-end delivery of IT scope throughout the project lifecycle: Feasibility, Concept Design, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning, Go-Live, Hypercare; Coordinate technology requirements with architects, REFS project managers, engineers, and construction teams. • Technology Planning & Design Integration: Gather and document business and site technology requirements; Coordinate design reviews across: Network & Connectivity, Wi-Fi, Digital Workplace, Meeting Room Technology, AV Solutions, Physical Security Systems, Building Technology Interfaces, Smart Building Solutions; Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and architecture principles. • Project Governance & Execution: Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering both REFS and IT activities; Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies; Drive project governance in accordance with DDIT and REFS standards; Prepare status reports, steering committee materials, and decision papers. • Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate technology vendors, system integrators, construction partners, and service provider; Validate deliverables against approved scope and technical standards; Monitor vendor performance, milestones, and contractual commitments; Support procurement activities, quotations, SOW reviews, and change requests. • Site Readiness & Operational Handover: Ensure all technology components are fully tested and operational before occupancy; Coordinate transition to support and operations teams; Drive commissioning, acceptance testing, documentation, and handover activities; Oversee hypercare support following occupancy or go-live. • Stakeholder Management: Serve as trusted technology advisor to REFS Design & Construction leadership, and build strong partnerships with REFS Capital Projects, Workplace Strategy, Facilities Management, HSE, Procurement, Security, DDIT Domain Teams, and align diverse stakeholder groups around project objectives and delivery plans. Essential Requirements: • 8-12+ years of IT project management experience, in global and multi-country environments and in matrix organizations. • Proven experience supporting workplace, facilities, construction, infrastructure, or real estate programs. • Proven experience managing technology delivery in construction or fit-out projects globally. • Construction & Capital Project knowledge, with strong understanding of

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