Innovation Lead

Description

Full Job Description

LOCATION: Canary Wharf, London, E14

SHIFT PATTERN: Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700

Work type: On-site

SALARY: £45,000 per annum

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at recruitment@abm.com. We're here to help!

Role overview

Are you passionate about turning new technology into real operational impact?

ABM is looking for an Innovation Leader to drive the adoption of innovative technologies and digital solutions across one of our major client accounts in London and across the UK.

Working across Operations, Technology, Business Intelligence and Client Engagement, you’ll turn ideas into scalable solutions that improve performance, productivity, client experience and commercial value.

Key Responsibilities:

What you’ll be doing

Shape and deliver the innovation roadmap • Identify opportunities across AI, automation, IoT, robotics, smart buildings and digital services • Build business cases and present recommendations to senior leaders and clients • Lead technology pilots from concept through to implementation and rollout

Drive operational improvement • Embed new technology into day-to-day operations • Automate and simplify manual processes • Lead change, communication and user adoption • Manage technology vendors and partners

Use data to demonstrate value • Work with Business Intelligence teams and Power BI to identify trends and opportunities • Translate data into actionable improvements • Measure adoption, performance and ROI

Partner with our clients • Build trusted relationships with ABM and client stakeholders • Present innovation initiatives and results • Identify new opportunities and demonstrate measurable business value

Innovation areas could include AI-enabled inspections, smart cleaning, robotics, predictive maintenance, IoT and more.

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading technology, innovation or digital transformation projects • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Power BI • Experience implementing operational technology • Strong stakeholder and project management skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Commercial and analytical mindset • Experience within Facilities Management or Workplace Services

Even better if you have

• Knowledge of AI tools and Microsoft Copilot • IoT or Smart Buildings experience • Lean Six Sigma, Agile or Scrum experience • Prosci, PRINCE2, PMP or similar certification • Experience working within large enterprise environments

What success looks like

Success means turning innovation into measurable results — delivering successful pilots, increasing technology adoption, improving productivity, reducing manual processes, generating savings and improving the client experience.

If you enjoy challenging the status quo and turning emerging technology into measurable business value, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home

• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling

• Get Fit Programme

• Financial and legal support

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers

• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work

• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

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