Global Workplace EMEA Technical Infrastructure Program Manager

Global Workplace EMEA Technical Infrastructure Program Manager This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: We are looking for Global Workplace EMEA Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to join our team! Primary Responsibilities: o   Develop a comprehensive understanding of lab configurations, including slab versus raised floors, cooling methods (air-cooled versus water-cooled), and air and power distribution systems. o   Oversee electrical generation systems, such as diesel generators. o   Conduct and document condition assessments for lab locations to evaluate the age, condition, and reliability of infrastructure. o   Support the creation and implementation of standards for building control systems, lab power densities, and lab configurations. o   Act as an interface for site reliability assessments, identifying and addressing issues to improve lab functionality. o   Review and update standards periodically to ensure alignment with evolving needs and technologies. o   Organize and host monthly meetings with lab stakeholders, business relationship managers, and transaction managers across the EMEA region. o   Collaborate with comparable corporate real estate organizations to benchmark lab management practices. o   Develop and maintain a regional dashboard reporting project status, site reliability, and available capacity. o   Ensure the accuracy of space data, including lab size, allocation, ownership, and type across the portfolio. o   Lead and centralize engagement with BMS and AI-enabled system tools, including Willow, driving adoption and consistent analysis across the region. o   Identify common areas of focus and help workplace managers across the region resolve system issues. o   Serve as the primary liaison between the Global Lab Business Relationship Manager, Digital Building Operations, the EMEA real estate portfolio team, regional workplace managers, and lab business stakeholders. o   Partner with global teams to evaluate demand forecasts, utilization trends, and capacity requirements to support strategic decision-making. o   Provide recommendations based on business priorities, operational requirements, financial analysis, and portfolio objectives. o   Own regional lab infrastructure coordination, readiness, and operational planning. o   Coordinate deployments and operational activities involving building technologies and connected systems. o   Improve consistency, governance, and operational visibility across EMEA labs. o   Reduce dependency on ad hoc support models and single points of failure. o   Enable engineering teams to focus on core technical work rather than operational coordination. o   Develop regional communications, dashboards, and portfolio performance reports. Industry Trends & Continuous Improvement Track emerging technologies and best practices in AI-enabled building systems—including energy efficiency, controls, automation, and sustainability—and recommend adoption where it improves reliability or lowers