Information Technology Site Project Manager

Company Description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Position Summary

The IT Site Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing IT infrastructure and workplace technology improvement projects at the site level. This role focuses on enhancing end-user experience, connectivity, collaboration tools, and overall site technology performance.

Typical projects include WiFi optimization, cellular coverage improvements, conference room modernization, network upgrades, structured cabling improvements, endpoint rollouts, and other site-based IT enhancements.

This individual will act as the primary liaison between local site leadership, corporate IT teams, vendors, and facilities to ensure successful project delivery with minimal business disruption.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of site IT improvement projects.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, and change requests.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal IT teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Site Technology Improvements

• Assess and remediate WiFi performance and coverage gaps.
• Partner with telecom providers to address cellular coverage issues.
• Lead modernization of conference rooms (AV systems, Teams/Zoom rooms, digital displays).
• Oversee network infrastructure upgrades and structured cabling initiatives.
• Support deployment of new IT systems and hardware at the site.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary IT contact for site leadership.
• Translate technical requirements into business-friendly communication.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Drive user adoption and ensure positive end-user experience.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage vendor selection, SOW reviews, and contract execution.
• Track project budgets and forecast costs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and IT governance standards.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure projects align with corporate IT architecture and security policies.
• Coordinate with InfoSec and Network teams when required.
• Maintain documentation, asset tracking, and configuration records.

Knowledge of Manufacturing a PLUS.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing infrastructure or site-based technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Enterprise WiFi systems
  • Network infrastructure
  • AV/conference room technology
  • Telecom coordination
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong budgeting and vendor management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification.
• ITIL certification.
• Experience in large campus or multi-building environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, or similar collaboration platforms.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards and low-voltage infrastructure.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and root cause analysi