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Lightstone · 1 month ago

AI Strategy & Solutions, Director

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $300K/yr

7+ years exp

Lightstone is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States, focusing on leveraging technology for operational efficiency and value creation. The AI Strategy & Solutions Director will lead the integration of AI across various business functions, aiming to enhance decision-making and create competitive advantages in the real estate market.

CommercialReal EstateRetail

Responsibilities

Strategic AI Roadmap: Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with company objectives in acquisitions, development, asset management, leasing, property management, and corporate support functions

Data & Insights: Partner with data teams to structure and leverage internal and external data sources (market data, tenant behavior, construction costs, ESG metrics, etc.) for predictive analytics and decision support

Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows (lease analysis, underwriting, reporting, valuations, due diligence, etc.) through AI and automation tools

Investment & Market Analysis: Implement AI models to improve deal sourcing, market forecasting, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization

Vendor & Tool Selection: Evaluate, recommend, and oversee partnerships with AI platforms, technology vendors, and consultants

Change Management: Educate and train cross-functional teams on AI capabilities, adoption, and ethical considerations

Governance & Compliance: Ensure AI initiatives adhere to industry regulations, data privacy standards, and responsible AI practices

Development: Lead the hands-on design, development, and deployment of AI solutions, ensuring the ability to translate high-level strategy into technically sound, practical implementations

Relationships: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Finance, Investments, Legal, and IT—to deeply understand business needs and identify high-impact AI opportunities. Building strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment, adoption, and measurable business value from AI initiatives

Qualification

AI strategy developmentData analyticsMachine learningNatural language processingData visualizationReal estate financial modelingChange managementEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Real Estate, or related field

7–10+ years of professional experience in strategy, technology, data analytics, or consulting

Proven track record of leading AI or data-driven projects from strategy through implementation

Strong understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and data visualization as applied to business strategy (not necessarily hands-on coding)

Familiarity with real estate financial modeling, acquisitions, and asset management processes

Excellent communication and change management skills; ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement