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Innovation Lead

ABM UKLondon, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

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 . 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, youll turn ideas into scalable solutions that improve performance, productivity, client experience and commercial value.

Key Responsibilities:

What youll 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 were 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, wed love to hear from you.

Benefits

Were 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 ABMs benefits, visit our

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the worlds 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.

For more information, visit .

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.


Skills

Robotics
Scrum
Agile
IoT
Power BI

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