Senior Manager – Infrastructure and Workplace Technology

HP•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-impact technology delivery leader to drive site infrastructure and workplace technology initiatives across the Americas as part of the Future Ready Site Solutions (FRSS) organization. This role operates at the intersection of enterprise infrastructure, workplace experience, and corporate real estate, with accountability for project delivery, stakeholder alignment, financial governance, and escalation leadership across a complex enterprise environment. You will lead a team responsible for delivering network, workplace, and collaboration technologies supporting site builds, renovations, modernizations, and business transformations. Success in this role requires strong execution discipline, strategic thinking, financial rigor, and the ability to influence across highly matrixed organizations. This leader must operate with a “Project CEO” mindset — balancing delivery excellence, stakeholder management, operational stability, and business outcomes.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure, workplace technology, or large-scale site deployment programs
Proven success leading high-performing teams and managing complex project portfolios with budgets exceeding $1M
Strong expertise in: Project and program management, Enterprise networking and infrastructure technologies (WAN, LAN, WiFi), Vendor and partner management, Financial planning and cost governance
Demonstrated ability to: Lead critical escalations in complex enterprise environments, Influence senior stakeholders across multiple organizations, Drive execution and accountability across matrixed teams, Balance operational stability with large-scale transformation initiatives

Nice To Haves

You think in systems, strategy, and outcomes — not just tasks
You drive accountability across teams, vendors, and stakeholders
You lead through credibility, execution, and influence
You are comfortable operating in high-visibility environments with executive stakeholders
You can quickly align people, priorities, and execution to solve complex business problems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of project managers responsible for end-to-end delivery of enterprise site technology initiatives across the Americas
Oversee Network Implementation programs resulting from: Site builds, closures, and expansions, Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, Infrastructure modernization and tech debt remediation, Workplace collaboration and voice transformation initiatives
Drive consistent execution through strong project governance, risk management, budget oversight, and timeline management
Serve as the senior escalation point for delivery risks and site-impacting issues
Partner closely with Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Services (CREWS), and business stakeholders to ensure alignment to enterprise standards and strategic priorities
Ensure project teams effectively engage business leaders and lab owners to understand operational and technical requirements
Coordinate technology deployment readiness with construction and workplace timelines, including cabling, IDF/MDF readiness, and workplace infrastructure dependencies
Represent HPIT site solutions and services with regional leadership and stakeholders
Oversee a multi-million-dollar project portfolio with accountability for forecasting, budget management, vendor performance, and financial accuracy
Drive accountability across strategic suppliers, deployment partners, and infrastructure vendors to ensure high-quality and on-time execution
Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to support capitalization, cost control, and investment planning
Lead management escalations for critical site-impacting incidents and high-risk project issues
Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to drive timely resolution and recovery
Ensure effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) development and continuous improvement actions following major incidents
Build and mentor a high-performing organization focused on accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop leaders who can operate effectively in highly matrixed environments while balancing business needs, technical complexity, and delivery execution
Foster a culture of proactive communication, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave