Workplace Project Manager (Remote)
Contract: Professional Services, Production & TechnologyLocation: London, EC3M 4BYHours of work: 40Contract Type: Permanent
Job Description
We are seeking a Workplace Project Manager to play a key role in driving successful change across all locations and countries. This role focuses on coordinating and executing local change management activities linked to office openings, moves, exits, fit‑outs and key workplace projects, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate office moves, mobilisations, demobilisations and energy efficiency projects across the portfolio.
- Act as the central project planner and coordinator, not delivery-focused.
- Own and maintain project plans, tracking progress and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects (typically 7–8 at any given time).
- Oversee workplace projects with values of up to approximately £2 million.
- Track and plan location change activity, ensuring alignment between project timelines and business readiness.
- Identify workplace impacts and assess operational risks associated with location changes and projects.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across account teams, country teams and client organisations.
- Lead communication and change activities to support adoption and minimise disruption.
- Provide post‑implementation support to ensure operational stability and continuous improvement.
Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Experience delivering workplace change in operational and/or multi‑country environments.
- Background in change management, project coordination, or workplace operations and services.
- Confidence to lead discussions with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to coach and support country teams through change.
- Capability to identify, elevate and manage risks with ISS and client stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in multi‑country / international environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 (or equivalent).
- Experience managing workplace or real estate projects alongside change activities.
- Additional European language skills are beneficial (Dutch, Romanian, German).
EEO Statement
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. ISS is proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. They are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, supporting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Contact
Contact: resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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