Strategic AI & Automation Lead (Hybrid / West Side, CA)

Join a leading real estate private equity firm ranked among the top 10 affordable housing developers in the U.S., with over 170 properties nationwide. This hybrid full-time role is based in beautiful Santa Monica, just blocks from the beach. The company is doubling down on technology innovation, making significant investments in AI and automation to support its mission of providing quality, affordable housing through government-backed programs like Section 8 and Section 42.

If you’re passionate about creating social impact and have a strategic mindset around technology, this opportunity is for you. You'll be the internal champion for AI and automation initiatives, working closely with leadership to implement tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and custom technical solutions. The role is less about hands-on coding and more about vision, communication, and driving change. You’ll work with a tight-knit, mission-driven team and have the rare chance to shape how automation enhances lives — both inside the company and in the communities it serves. Enjoy real growth potential, meaningful work, and a supportive hybrid schedule (M–W in office).

Required Skills & Experience
· Experience leading or managing AI and/or automation strategy
· Familiarity with platforms like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools
· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
· Ability to manage MSPs and vendor relationships
· Strategic thinking with focus on scalability and impact

Desired Skills & Experience
· Knowledge of affordable housing, real estate, or social impact organizations
· Experience integrating and managing API tools and data collection strategies
· Comfort working with Excel, RealPage, and reporting workflows
· Proven ability to drive internal adoption of new technologies

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
· 20% AI Tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
· 30% Workflow Automation Strategy
· 30% Data Integration & Reporting (Excel, APIs, RealPage)
· 20% Vendor Management & Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities
· 40% Strategic Planning and Vision
· 30% Stakeholder & Team Communication
· 20% Vendor/Partner Oversight
· 10% Hands-On Process Evaluation and Tech Adoption

The Offer
· Bonus eligible (paid at 100%)

You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (fully paid)
· Vacation Time
· Stock Options
· Gym Onsite
· Catered Meals Onsite

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.