Technology & Innovation Senior Manager

* The remit of technology and innovation includes, but is not exclusive to, automated systems, artificial intelligence, smart homes, IT/AV, analytics, future lifestyle trends, global trends, futurology, building systems, connectivity, mobility, digital transformation and applications.
* Develop strategies to support the use of technology and innovation to drive demonstrable performance gains in the operation of residential assets, including property management tools and customer experience tools.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to create actionable technology plans for all residential assets.
* Establish and maintain technical standards relating to technology, ensuring that requirements are disseminated to the internal project teams and residential asset briefs
* Oversee the selection and delivery of relevant regional & global technology-related certifications for residential developments such as Wiredscore, CEDIA and others.
* Ensure internal and external resources are in place to complete technology certification submissions, manage annual subscriptions and define strategies for improvement.
* Develop technology related KPIs for internal project teams and external consultants.
* Develop front-end feasibility studies, option analysis and sensitivity testing of global real estate technology and innovation strategies.
* Prepare presentation content to communicate development technology and innovation strategies using robust research-backed modelling and assumptions.
* Prepare regular reporting updates as required by the business.
* Input into the structuring and maintenance of data management at an asset and portfolio level by identifying and partnering with data management provider as necessary.
* Keep abreast of emerging ideas and best practice in the residential technology sector, ensuring the development is at the forefront of global innovation.
* Procure and manage advisory services from global Technology, Strategy and Real Estate consultancies to assist with completing the above workstreams.
* Take responsibility for the budget assigned for consultant workstreams, ensure procurement policy is followed and manage consultants to drive programmes and deliverables.
* Take ownership of ad-hoc projects, studies and workstreams, reacting quickly to a dynamic project environment

Job Offer

Opportunity to be a part of an innovative giga-project. Tax free salary and comprehensive family benefits. Clear growth path and amazing career opportunities.

Requirements

* 15+ years' experience, ideally within multinational residential Real Estate firm and/or tech industry. with previous exposure on large scale giga-projects preferred.
* Experience in master-planning stage of large-scale developments.
* Bachelors Degree is a must
* Masters Degree educated in Architecture, Engineering, Technology, Construction or related.
* Adaptable to a dynamic and rapidly changing workload.
* Self-driven and able to autonomously balance and prioritise multiple workstreams.
* Highly collaborative, open mindset and strong communication skills.
* Able to build effective working relations with multiple stakeholders
* Extensive market knowledge and thought leadership in smart homes, technology and innovation, including global trends, with a focus on the residential sector.
* Demonstrable experience in establishing processes and controls relating to technology and innovation.