Jose Miguel Cuadrado
@josemiguelcuadrado
Senior IT & People leader driving global Digital Workplace transformation through people-first OCM and workforce strategy.
What I'm looking for
I’m a People-First strategist and OCM expert with 20+ years of experience (14+ in Pharma), specializing in large-scale organizational transformations for mission-critical Digital Workplace ecosystems.
In my current role, I provide strategic advisory to business leadership for a global 300+ employee department while leading a distributed team of Subject Matter Experts—translating vision into execution through roadmaps, global governance, and stakeholder partnerships.
I’ve modernized client device and workplace platforms by shifting teams to Agile operating models, building Zero-Touch user experiences, and strengthening global operational stability—while evolving delivery into a Managed Service Provider model and developing talent through structured upskilling, coaching, and mentoring programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief of Staff & Digital Workplace
Roche Pharma
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Advised the Area Director for a 300+ employee global Digital Workplace organization, translating strategy into roadmaps and leading a distributed SME team. Directed a pivot from operational support to a Technical Consultancy model, defined a global workforce strategy for a 20-person team, and engineered a transition of activities to a Managed Service Provider (MSP).
Client Devices Platform Lead
Roche Pharma & Genentech Inc
Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years)
Led modernization of the client device platform, shifting to an Agile product model to reduce friction and enhance global user experiences. Managed a distributed team of 16 senior engineers across multiple sites and championed Zero-Touch user experiences through frictionless device management.
Global Messaging & Collaboration Lead
Roche Pharma
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)
Led a global organization of 16 specialists through a Manager of Managers structure to deliver mission-critical collaboration and productivity services. Balanced high-intensity project delivery with daily operations and supported people managers and SMEs with performance and development frameworks.
Global Client Systems Management Lead
Roche Pharma
Jan 2016 - May 2019 (3 years 4 months)
Managed global client infrastructure operations through significant organizational change while maintaining stability and optimization for enterprise platforms. Led 18 subject matter experts administering SCCM and Jamf to ensure 24/7 availability and implemented change leadership to achieve zero disruption to core infrastructure.
Global Service Transition Lead
Roche Pharma
Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Led the human and technical enablement side of global IT transitions, specializing in Organizational Change Management to drive adoption of emerging technologies. Delivered end-to-end training for technical support, engineering communities, and end users to ensure day-one operational readiness.
Global Desktop & Device Solution Owner
Roche Pharma
Sep 2013 - Aug 2014 (11 months)
Owned global client computing standards and governed desktop and device lifecycles to ensure a secure, high-performance device ecosystem. Defined Windows and Mac roadmaps aligned to enterprise security and performance requirements through proactive solution governance.
Service Manager (Service Desk)
Computacenter
Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 (11 months)
Managed the Airbus Military service desk and EADS contract, leading financial negotiations for service expansion. Governed delivery through third-party subcontractors to ensure service outcomes.
IT Manager - Data Center & IT Launch
Amazon
Apr 2012 - Aug 2012 (4 months)
Directed the end-to-end Greenfield IT launch for Amazon’s first Madrid Fulfillment Center. Coordinated data center construction, wireless infrastructure, provider selection, and foundational team recruitment.
Manager Site Support EMEA
McGraw-Hill Companies
Jun 2006 - Mar 2012 (5 years 9 months)
Managed IT for McGraw-Hill and Standard & Poor’s as EMEA Director Deputy, supporting 9 international locations and a global service desk in India. Oversaw EMEA-wide site operations and service desk delivery to maintain continuity across regions.
Senior IT Systems Technician
Juste SAQF
Jun 2004 - May 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Provided remote IT support for a nationwide medical sales representatives network. Delivered comprehensive local office support for staff and ensured day-to-day IT availability.
IT Systems Technician
Siemens IS2
Sep 2002 - May 2004 (1 year 8 months)
Delivered end-user support and network maintenance for the Government of the Community of Madrid. Supported the Justice Council across a large network of courtrooms and administrative buildings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IES Virgen de La Paloma
IT Senior Systems Administrator, IT Systems Administration
Completed IT Senior Systems Administrator training at IES Virgen de La Paloma in Madrid.
SAFe
Certified SAFe® Agilist, Agile & Scaling
Earned the Certified SAFe® Agilist credential for applying SAFe principles.
Scrum
Scrum Master, Scrum
Achieved Scrum Master certification for practicing and coaching Scrum.
ITIL
ITIL v3/v4 Foundation, IT Service Management
Completed ITIL v3/v4 Foundation training covering core concepts of IT service management.
Prosci
Prosci® Certified Change Manager, Organizational Change Management
Earned the Prosci® Certified Change Manager credential in organizational change management.
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