Regional Workplace Change Manager

Who we are

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management. We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us

Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

About the role

The Regional Workplace Change Manager (WCM) is responsible for leading and coordinating workplace change

initiatives across the MEA portfolio, ensuring that capital projects, workplace transformations, and operational changes are planned, governed, and delivered effectively. The role acts as the primary interface between all stakeholders, project delivery teams, and workplace operations, driving customer experience, compliance, and business outcomes. This role sits within the Capital Service Delivery Team and supports end-to-end workplace change lifecycle management.

What will you bring:

• 5-8 years Project Management experience
• Solid client management experience
• Experience in different markets i.e. Africa and Middle East
• IFM / Facilities Management accreditation Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management/Project Management, Real Estate/Construction/Engineering/Business Management.
• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG)
• PRINCE2 / PMP (project delivery and governance)

Skills required:

• Strong experience in workplace change, capital projects, or FM transformation
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and influencing
• Experience working within IFM or integrated service delivery environments
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate across multi-country / EMEA portfolios

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of project lifecycle, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Workplace change & user adoption
• Capital project lifecycle & delivery integration
• IFM service model & operations interface
• Governance, compliance & risk control
• Stakeholder management in complex environments
• CAPEX planning & financial awareness
• Procurement & supply chain coordination
• Data-driven reporting & performance management
• Continuous improvement & best practice

What will be doing:

Stakeholder:

• Satisfaction score
• Governance/reporting on time
• Issue resolution performance

Cost:

• Budget adherence
• Forecast accuracy
• Cost optimisation / savings
• Financial reporting timeliness

Quality:

• Delivery satisfaction
• On-time delivery
• Compliance adherence

Speed (Crosscutting):

• Delivery cycle time
• Decision turnaround
• Milestone adherence

CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.