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Smart Building Consultant - Sr. Program Manager

Cannon Design
flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k), remote work
United States
Feb 19, 2026
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Smart Building Consultant - Sr. Program Manager to guide organizations through the planning, design, and implementation of advanced building technologies across healthcare, science & technology, commercial, education, and other complex environments. This Senior Program Manager role owns enterprise-scale, multi-year smart building and digital infrastructure programs, with accountability for strategy, execution, and realized business outcomes. This role focuses on advising clients on strategy, integration, and execution of smart building and digital infrastructure initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, user experience, safety, and overall facility performance. The consultant serves as a trusted advisor-bridging operations, technology, and organizational change management-to drive innovation that improves human experience, building intelligence, and long-term adaptability. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Strategic Advisory & Leadership Serve as asenior advisor to executive leadership, influencing capital planning, digital investment prioritization, and enterprise technology direction. Define vision, outcomes, and measurable objectives (OKRs/KPIs) fortechnology-enabled environments across multiple markets. Ownmulti-year strategic roadmapsthat align technology investments to organizational goals and operational performance. Offer thought leadership on how advanced technologies can enhanceworkflows, safety, productivity, occupant well-being, and operational resilience. Program & Project Oversight Ownend-to-end program delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and value realization forenterprise-scale initiatives. Guide organizations in applying best practices inproject delivery, governance, and performance measurement. Establish and leadprogram governance frameworks, including executive steering committees and escalation paths. Support alignment acrossoperations, facilities, IT, and user groupsto ensure the success of major capital and technology investments. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery ofmulti-system IT and building technology programsfor smart facilities and campuses. Leadmultiple concurrent, interdependent programsspanning campuses, regions, or portfolios. Technology & Systems Integration Evaluate, recommend, and plan the integration ofenterprise IT, smart building, and specialized systems(e.g., lab, clinical, or workplace technologies). Ensure interoperability acrossoperational, specialty, and facility systems, creating a cohesive ecosystem that enhancesefficiency, outcomes, and user satisfaction. Influenceenterprise standards, architectures, and integration principlesfor smart building and digital infrastructure platforms. Balance innovation withrisk, cost, scalability, and lifecycle supportconsiderations. Stakeholder & Change Management Leadexecutive-level workshops and decision forums, aligning stakeholders around outcome-driven, data-informed solutions. Support organizational change management by helping clients adaptprocesses and workflowsto leverage new technologies. Lead workshops and design sessions to align stakeholders aroundoutcomes-driven and data-informed solutions. Vendor & Partner Management Advise clients onvendor selection, contracting strategies, and performance managementfor smart building systems and digital platforms. Conduct capability assessments of vendors, ensuring alignment with client objectives andenterprise standards. Act as an independent advocate for the client invendor evaluations, negotiations, and scope coordination. Assist with vendor management. Escalate and resolvevendor performance, delivery, and financial risksimpacting program outcomes. Regulatory, Security & Compliance Provide guidance ondata privacy, cybersecurity, and industry-specific compliance(e.g., HIPAA, FDA, GLP, or other applicable standards). Help clients implement robustgovernance and cybersecurity frameworksto safeguard sensitive data and connected systems. Ensure compliance considerations are embedded intoenterprise program governance and risk management. Team Development Build and lead a high-performing project delivery team Providedirect leadership, mentoring, and performance managementfor program and project managers. Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment Establishdelivery standards, capacity planning, and resource forecastingacross programs. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay current with emergingsmart building, IoT, and data integration technologies. Translate industry trends into actionable strategies for clients. Advise clients onlong-term innovation roadmapsand investment sequencing. Support clients in developing long-term innovation roadmaps. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline. Master's degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CISSP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred. 10+ years of experience in program management, technology consulting, or smart building systems integration. Proven experience advising healthcare, science & technology, or complex institutional organizations on technology programs that improve operations, efficiency, and user experience. Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-disciplinary technology programs in complex or regulated environments. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. Excellent project management and organizational capabilities. Strong consulting and advisory capabilities with executive presence. Deep knowledge of building systems integration, digital infrastructure, and enterprise technologies. Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging diverse stakeholder groups. Expertise in project governance, vendor management, systems integration, and digital roadmap development The salary range for this position is $159,500 to $199,400 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM As part of CannonDesign's industry-leading consulting family, The Clarient Group is a leader in Smart Building consulting. We bring a systems engineering approach to buildings - aligning IT, operational technology, and human experience to create integrated environments that deliver performance, sustainability, and long-term value. Our projects span commercial office, healthcare, science & technology, education, and civic environments, where we design and deliver smart building strategies, integration frameworks, and data-driven solutions. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are a start-up culture in an established firm: nimble, energetic, innovative and fun. We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. 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