Introduction At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team's overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you! Your Role and Responsibilities The GRE Workplace Design and Standards Manager is responsible for delivering strategic real estate, site operations, workplace and technical design standards and solutions in collaboration with GRE colleagues and supplier partners that differentiate the user experience and showcase IBM's technology, brand and culture. Define standards, provide guidance and support to geography teams in the following areas: Workplace Design Standards including Internet of Things and Audio/Visual, Workplace Experience, Space Planning tools; Strategic Project Support and Design Validation; Budget Standards and Estimation Validation as necessary; Business Case Support; Design Consultancy and Validation; Collaborate with Procurement, GRE teams on Contracting and Supplier requirements ; Contractor Performance, Metrics and Innovation. Implement and iterate on workplace design standards that support IBM's transformation. Provide guidance and support to GRE geography teams and work collaboratively with design and construction leaders to implement global standards to promote the IBM brand while also enabling local cultural influences. Oversee Global Workplace Design Center of Excellence, including subject matter experts in tools, architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, and global IBM Design and Construction process. Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency for global Design and Construction process, with consideration given to IBM's business needs, risk appetite, business controls requirements, key stakeholder feedback, finance, and trusted supplier input. Provide project approvals as required in GRE Approval Matrix for global projects including the approval of the selection of architects/engineers and design concepts for all non-Data Center projects greater than $2M or any project which requires significant lobby or customer space construction or results in a change to a site master plan. Required Technical and Professional Expertise + Bachelors degree in architecture, project management, or engineering field + 10 years of experience in corporate real estate with focus on workplace or infrastructure design, standards, or construction + Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise + Project management in commercial design and construction + Technical depth in project management software platforms (Procore, TRIRIGA, etc) + Strong relationship history across shared services teams such as Procurement, CIO, and Security About Business UnitThe IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing. Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being. - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs. - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals. - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. 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