Design Program Manager –Commercial Real Estate Programs

The Program Manager will manage Corporate Real Estate (CRE) programs of workplace design and construction projects from inception through occupancy to ensure adherence to industry best practices, company governance and processes. Projects to be delivered on time and schedule, in alignment to the Corporate Design Guidelines.Design ManagementEngage and manage internal workstream partners (security, audio-visual, global networks, corporate real estate operations) to develop the scope and design of the projectManage and/or oversee the management of the design team to represent and outline Corporate requirementsEstablish and oversee local project management team to all design deliverables and milestonesEnsure design alignment to Corporate Real Estate Design Guidelines, interior design aesthetic and industry best practices for workplace new buildsProcurementWith assistance from the Corporate Project Controls team, assemble and execute the tendering process for the professional team (Architect, Engineers, Project and Cost Manager)Oversee the local project and cost manager contractor, vendor and specialty consultant (Graphics, Security, AV) tendering processOversee the local project and cost manager furniture procurement process, in partnership with global furniture manufacturing partners and discount agreementsContractingWith assistance from the Corporate Project Controls team and leveraging the local project and cost management execution teams; draft master and project-based agreements based on the contract library templatesLiaise with the CRE Leadership / Legal / Risk Management and the vendor to negotiate and agree all terms and condition amendmentsEnsure all vendors, consultants and contractors have an agreement executed and in place for services being providedCost ReportingUsing the Corporate cost report template, plan, manage and report all project costs monthly –leveraging the local cost management team engaged for each projectReview and validate detailed project budgets and cost plans established by the local cost management execution teams engaged for each projectAssess and agree professional team, vendors and contractor awards and variancesProject ExecutionProactively monitor projects progress, key milestones, and interdependenciesResolve resource/schedule conflicts, mitigate, and manage risks, and escalate key issues to ensure successful outcomesCommunicate progress and key metrics within project stakeholders on a consistent and regular basis to enable effective decision makingIdentify major decision-points and drive well-defined analysisWork with key partners in HR, IT, and Finance to establish role clarity and assign work stream ownersDrive adherence to established processesContinuous ImprovementsContribute to CRE Project Management PlaybookContribute and manage design guidelines updatesDevelop and manage program plans to ensure alignment of priorities and activities required to achieve CRE plan results within budget and scheduleContribute to program management frameworks to be leveraged consistently including governance, analytics, and communication