At R&R Realty Group, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge real estate solutions through AI, innovation, and technology insights. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, we have extensive real estate holdings and operations across the Des Moines and Omaha areas. As we embrace the future of smart real estate, we are seeking a Director of AI and Innovation to lead our efforts in integrating AI, automation, and emerging technologies across our properties and operations.
The Director of AI and Innovation is a key leadership role within the Realty Technology Services (RTS) subsidiary, responsible for driving digital transformation across R&R Realty Group. This position will oversee the adoption and integration of AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customers’ experience, and unlock new business opportunities. The role will work directly with Business Unit Leaders to identify, develop, and implement AI-driven and innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs.
What you’ll do:
Embraces and actively demonstrates R&R Realty Group’s core values.
Develop and execute a strategic AI and innovation roadmap aligned with R&R Realty Group’s business objectives.
Collaborate with Business Unit Leaders to identify AI-driven opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, tenant experience, and business growth.
Identify emerging AI trends and assess their potential impact on commercial real estate.
Oversee the development and integration of AI tools that enhance collaboration between business units and project teams.
Work closely with the internal IT team to ensure AI initiatives align with existing technological infrastructure and business needs.
Utilize both internal IT resources and external partners (including consultants and AI vendors) to develop and implement AI-driven solutions.
Lead AI-related and other innovation change initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment with business goals.
Monitor AI performance and continuously optimize models to maximize business impact.
What it takes to join our team: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, AI, Business; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Why R&R Realty? At R&R, a career is more than just a job – it’s a calling to live up to our company’s mission and living our company values. We are committed to our employees and offer a great benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, Personal Time Off (PTO), 401k with company match, and paid holidays. Plus, as an employee of R&R, you are eligible for rent and daycare partner discounts as well as access to our beautiful wellness facilities in the Des Moines area. Our employee engagement and wellness committees create a fun and engaging culture where you can learn, grow and give back to the local communities we serve.
Sound like you? Want to learn more? Great – we’d love to hear from you! Please include a current resume with your application and highlight why you think you’d be a great fit for our team. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn or visit our careers page to learn more about who we are and our current projects. Thank you for your interest in R&R Realty!
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a drug test, excluding marijuana, within 3 business days.
R&R Realty Group is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply for this job email your details to rentschler.jenna@rrrealty.com
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