Manager - Workplace Technology

GHD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in California is seeking a Manager of the Workplace Technology to own the strategy and daily experience of the digital workplace for all employees. Reporting to the CTO, you will lead three teams—Device Management; Cloud Compute & Virtual Environments; and Digital Workspaces & Collaboration—driving Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption.

You will shape a three‑year AI‑augmented roadmap, establish a digital employee experience metric, and partner across Cyber and Platform to secure workspace

Qualifications

• 10+ years in end user computing at enterprise scale.
• Expertise with Windows, macOS, mobile, BYOD and VDI/DaaS.
• Experience leading Copilot or digital workplace transformation.
• Proven DEX measurement program experience and change leadership.
• Commercial focus on productivity and cost per user.
• Active use of AI tools to drive change.
• MD-102/MS-102 required; AZ-140 and Copilot/AI certs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own end user compute strategy and a three‑year AI‑augmented roadmap.
• Lead three sub‑teams across geographies and stand up Digital Workspaces & Collaboration.
• Drive M365 Copilot enterprise adoption and process redesign.
• Establish a digital employee experience measurement framework.
• Manage device lifecycle, Azure Virtual Desktop and Nerdio estate; govern costs.
• Prepare environment for AI agents; partner on workspace security.
• Represent the digital workplace at IS Leadership Team; collaborate with Microsoft on Copilot/Windows AI roadmap.

Skills

End user computing

Windows

macOS

Mobile devices

VDI/NaaS

M365 Admin

Azure Virtual Desktop

Copilot adoption

Education

Microsoft MD-102

MS-102

AZ-140

Copilot/AI certification

Tools

Nerdio

Entra ID

SharePoint

Job description

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Job Description

We’re looking for a Manager of the Workplace Technology to join our Information Systems team, based in California. GHD is a global professional services company working across engineering, architecture, environment and advisory, helping our clients and communities meet the challenges of a changing world. Our Enterprise Strategy 2035, “We Master Technology,” places technology at the heart of how we deliver, and our Information Services & Technology (IS&T) team is building the digital workplace that will carry GHD into the AI era. We are looking for a leader to own it.

As Manager - Workplace Technology, you will own both the strategy and the daily quality of the technology experience for every person at GHD. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer with a seat at the IS Leadership Team, you will lead three teams (Device Management; Cloud Compute & Virtual Environments; and a new Digital Workspaces & Collaboration function you will help build) and steer GHD along Microsoft’s three-mode journey: from Chat, to Cowork, to Digital Workers. This is a build-and-transform role for someone who wants to shape what comes next, not maintain the status quo.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Owning GHD’s end user compute and digital workspace strategy and a three-year roadmap toward AI‑augmented, agent‑enabled working.
• Leading and growing three sub‑teams across multiple geographies, and stand up the new Digital Workspaces & Collaboration function as a first priority.
• Driving M365 Copilot enterprise adoption, moving from persona acceleration to genuine process redesign.
• Establishing a digital employee experience (DEX) measurement framework and continuously improve the daily technology experience.
• Managing the device lifecycle, the Azure Virtual Desktop and Nerdio estate, and end user compute cost governance.
• Readying GHD’s environment for AI agents and non‑human identities, partnering with Cyber and Platform on workspace security.
• Representing the digital workplace at the IS Leadership Team and partner with Microsoft on the Copilot and Windows AI roadmap.

What you will bring to the team:

• 10+ years in end user computing at enterprise scale (10,000+ users, multi‑geography), ideally within global professional services or engineering.
• Deep expertise across device lifecycle (Windows, macOS, mobile, BYOD), VDI/DaaS (Azure Virtual Desktop, Nerdio) and M365 administration (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Intune, Entra ID).
• A track record of leading Copilot or digital workplace transformation, from strategy through deployment to measured adoption.
• Experience building or running a DEX measurement programme, and strong people leadership through change.
• Commercial acumen to frame technology in terms of productivity, cost per user and business enablement.
• Genuine curiosity and daily, hands‑on use of AI tools: you lead the change by living it.
• Certifications: Microsoft MD‑102 and MS‑102 or equivalent (required); AZ‑140 and a Copilot or AI‑related certification (desirable).

Why you’ll love this role:

• A genuinely strategic, high‑visibility role reporting to the CTO, with influence at the IS Leadership Team.
• Ownership of Copilot, AI agents and the Digital Workers roadmap, at the leading edge of enterprise AI.
• The rare chance to build a new function and a multi‑year roadmap from the ground up.
• Global scale and a strategic partnership with Microsoft.
• Purpose: your work is central to Strategy 2035 and to the daily experience of every person at GHD.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centers. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.