Salary Range:57,900.00 - 107,500.00Job Description SummaryLocation: Barcelona, Spain #LI-Hybrid Internal job title: Associate Director - Design & Construction Technology Project ManagerThis 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.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; 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; Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate technology vendors, system integrators, construction partners, and service provider; Monitor vendor performance, milestones, and contractual commitments; Site Readiness & Operational Handover: Ensure all technology components are fully tested and operational before occupancy; Drive commissioning, acceptance testing, documentation, and handover activities; 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 building design and construction processes and ability to translate construction activities into technology delivery requirements.Strong planning, execution, and risk management skills,



paired with structured problem-solving approach and high attention to detail.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with solid decision making and negotiation skills.Knowledge of: Network infrastructure, AV and conferencing technologies, Physical security systems, Workplace technologies, Building systems integrations, PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Read our brochure to learn more about our general total rewards offering: Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: and accommodation:Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. Skills DesiredChange Management, Communication, Leadership, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy DevelopmentSummaryLocation: Full time

📌 Project Manager Design & Construction Technology (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona