Global AI, Technology, and Innovation Lead

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) seeks a Global Technology Lead to drive the technology life cycle from discovery to scale, scouting breakthrough AI, robotics, and low-code platforms for facilities management and workplace experience.

You’ll lead cross‑functional pilots, build dashboards, govern data and privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and translate complex tech findings into clear business value for executives and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in technology leadership.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in talent management, coaching, and performance appraisal.
• Strong ability to handle sensitive information and governance.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and collaboration tools.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research, assess breakthrough technologies, and build ROI for adoption.
• Design, execute and manage cross-functional pilots with real-time dashboards.
• Translate complex findings into strategic business value for executives.
• Mentor a distributed team of 5 technology professionals across EMEA and the US.
• Establish and enforce policies for ethical AI, security, data privacy, and bias mitigation.

Skills

Talent management

Staffing

Coaching

Performance appraisal

Mentoring

Google Workspace

Data governance

Diversity & inclusion

Executive storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of facilities management and workplace experience? We are looking for a visionary Global Technology Lead to drive our technology innovation life cycle from end to end, scouting breakthrough solutions, executing high-impact pilots, and scaling transformative initiatives worldwide.

As our Global Technology Lead, you will sit at the intersection of innovation, operational excellence, and strategic vision, taking full ownership of the entire technology life cycle. Your mandate begins at the frontier of discovery, scouting, researching, and evaluating emerging solutions such as advanced AI applications, robotics, predictive analytics, and low-code/no-code platforms tailored to revolutionise facilities management, engineering, and workplace experience. From initial ideation, you will transition seamlessly into designing, planning, and executing high-impact pilot programs, managing cross-functional teams and external partners to validate hypotheses and extract actionable operational insights.

As initiatives mature, you will lead the charge in scaling successful programs, implementing robust data collection frameworks, real-time reporting dashboards, and rigorous governance models to guarantee ethical AI use and strict regulatory compliance (including GDPR and CCPA). Beyond technical oversight, you will act as a vital bridge to executive leadership and operations teams, translating complex technical findings into compelling business value and strategic roadmaps. Furthermore, this role carries direct leadership responsibility for mentoring, developing, and empowering a high-performing team of 5 technology professionals distributed across EMEA and the US, fostering a collaborative culture deeply aligned with CBRE RISE's core values.

What You'll Do

• Lead market research, patent reviews, and industry bench marking to uncover game-changing technologies (AI, robotics, low-code/no-code platforms, and workplace tech), building robust business cases and ROI projections for adoption.

• Design, execute, and manage cross-functional pilot programs. Track real-time performance through custom dashboards, extract actionable insights, and ensure strict compliance with data governance and privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA).

• Translate complex technical findings into clear, strategic business value for executive leadership, operations teams, and external partners.

• Directly manage and mentor 5 technology professionals, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.

• Establish and enforce policies for ethical AI, security, data privacy, and bias mitigation while proactively managing operational and technical risks.

• This role will include remote working, and you should be comfortable thriving in that environment to be able to bridge EMEA and US time zones, alongside the opportunity to come and collaborate in our London offices.

What You'll Need

• 8-12 years of relevant experience, ideally backed by a Bachelor's Degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Proven expertise in talent management, including staffing, coaching, performance appraisal, mentoring, and retaining top-tier talent.

• Exceptional ability to navigate complex, sensitive information, set clear performance expectations, and solve problems proactively.

• In-depth knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.), paired with expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• A passion for challenging the status quo, relentless learning agility, and an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If you are a creative strategist with a knack for turning emerging tech into measurable business impact, we want to hear from you.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.