Technical PMO

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a Technical PMO to join our team on a high-profile, fast-paced global tech account across the EMEA region. You will provide programme management leadership for performance, technical innovation and continuous improvement projects from transition into the first contract year and beyond.

You will partner with engineering, account leadership and in-country teams to establish terms of reference, track success criteria and manage complex technical workstreams,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, cross-functional technical programmes in facilities management.
• Strong communication skills with remote teams and stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Ability to forecast, manage budgets and control costs on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Compliance, Quality & Audit programmes and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate data collection, asset verification, and condition surveys across sites.
• Lead pre-employment screening, site access, provisioning, and knowledge management.
• Define terms of reference, delivery phasing, and SME engagement across project components.
• Identify and manage technical risks, promote best practices, and drive innovative ideas for leadership approval.
• Liaise with in-country operational teams and client representatives to ensure delivery and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Facilities Management

Technical Compliance

EMEA-wide Programme Leadership

Communication & Influence

Budget & Forecasting

Analytical Thinking

Remote/fast-paced work

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Technical PMO to join our team working on a high-profile, fast-paced, and exciting global tech account. Operating across the EMEA region, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide programme management leadership for performance, technical innovation, and continuous improvement projects from transition into the first contract year and beyond. Partnering with the engineering teams, and account leadership, you will establish rigorous terms of reference, manage complex technical workstreams, and track success criteria.

Key Technical Programmes & Responsibilities:

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Technical PMO to join our team working on a high-profile, fast-paced, and exciting global tech account. Operating across the EMEA region, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide programme management leadership for performance, technical innovation, and continuous improvement projects from transition into the first contract year and beyond. Partnering with the engineering teams, and account leadership, you will establish rigorous terms of reference, manage complex technical workstreams, and track success criteria.

Key Technical Programmes & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing Technical Compliance Programmes, Quality & Audit programmes, and rigorous safety initiatives.
• Managing account-wide utilities data collection, base lining, and comprehensive asset collection, verification, and condition assessment surveys.
• Driving pre-employment screening, transition site access, provisioning, and account knowledge management systems.
• Setting up and managing project terms of reference, technical delivery phasing, and SME engagement requirements across multifaceted project components.
• Proactively identifying and managing technical risks, introducing best practices, and pushing forward innovative engineering and operational ideas for leadership approval.
• Liaising closely with in-country operational teams across the region, Engineering Teams, FM teams, and client representatives to ensure seamless technical delivery and rapid roadblock resolution.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a results-driven, highly organised technical project leader with a strong background in facilities management and technical operations who thrives in a fast-paced tech environment.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• High-level knowledge of Facilities Management, technical compliance frameworks, and engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multifaceted, EMEA-wide technical programme with independent, concurrent component projects.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of coordinating seamlessly with remote in-country teams, engineering professionals, and client stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical abilities, critical thinking, and budget management skills including forecasting and cost control.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to tackle technical roadblocks head-on using individual initiative in a remote/fast-paced setting.

What's In It For You?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Technical PMO professional to gain exceptional experience on an exciting, large-scale, EMEA-wide tech account managing a wide variety of complex technical projects and initiatives. Take ownership of cutting-edge technical programmes on an exciting global tech account. Bring your expertise to CBRE GWS and help us deliver world-class solutions across the EMEA region.

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.

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