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Beacon Management · 1 month ago

AI Strategy & Solutions, Director

NYC Office - NYC, New York, NY, US

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, headquartered in New York City. They are seeking an AI Strategy & Solutions Director to lead the integration of artificial intelligence across their business functions, focusing on driving AI across all asset classes and business lines to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.

Property DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Implement AI models to improve deal sourcing, market forecasting, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization

Evaluate, recommend, and oversee partnerships with AI platforms, technology vendors, and consultants

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

Ensure AI initiatives adhere to industry regulations, data privacy standards, and responsible AI practices

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

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