Group Real Estate & Workplace PropTech Lead
Location: Europe, Preferably Barcelona (Spain) or Kaiseraugst (Switzerland)
Place of work: Hybrid
Are you ready to step into a role that's pivotal in shaping the future of real estate and workplace strategies? dsm-firmenich aims to be at the forefront of real estate, workplace, and facilities management industry through innovative Property Technology (Prop Tech) solutions.
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking PropTech Lead to join the GREW Performance & Excellence team, with a primary focus on leveraging technology to optimize real estate, workplace, facilities projects, facilities management, and global travel.
GREW PropTech lead will drive the adoption and integration of cutting-edge technology solutions to generate real-time insights and disrupt ways of working, while closely collaborating with our Digital & Technology teams.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
- PropTech Strategy: Develop and execute a PropTech strategy to support, enhance and boost GREW strategy by leveraging industry best practices and the broader PropTech industry innovations; Enhance real estate, workplace, facilities, and travel functions through technology; collaborate closely with the D&T teams to ensure synergy and integration of technology initiatives.
- Real Estate and Workplace Technology: Implement PropTech solutions to optimize space utilization, enhance employee experience, and support workplace flexibility; Leverage IoT, data analytics, and automation for smarter real estate decisions; Foster innovation in workspace design and workplace management.
- Facilities Project Technology: Utilize PropTech tools for streamlined project management, from planning to execution; Incorporate digital solutions for efficient resource allocation and tracking; ensure facilities projects are aligned with technology-driven objectives.
- Facilities Management Optimization: leverage PropTech to enhance maintenance and asset lifecycle management; enhance and disrupt facilities management practices through data-driven insights and automation; collaborate on sustainability initiatives through technology-driven solutions.
- Global Travel Technology: collaborate with head of global travel to design technology-enabled travel policies and booking systems; Leverage Tech for efficient travel management.
- Collaboration with Digital & Tech Teams: Work closely with the D&T teams to ensure seamless integration of PropTech initiatives; Provide expertise and insights to enhance data analytics, automation, and digital tools ; collaborate on cross-functional technology projects to drive innovation.
We bring
- A professional and friendly environment where your unique perspective and skillset will be valued within and beyond your work responsibilities
- A strong team, led by an inspiring vision, eager to drive cultural and process change throughout GREW and dsm-firmenich
- A flexible work environment that empowers each one of us to take accountability for our work and own the outcome
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both mental and physical
- A safe space to grow and experiment by encouraging and supporting curiosity and agile methodology
You bring
- Experience in field relevant to GREW activities and expertise in PropTech/technology; proven track record (min. 10 years) in designing, leading and deploying technology strategies to enhance performance
- Strong understanding of IoT, data analytics, and automation applicable to the context of real estate and facilities management.
- Excellent leadership and collaboration skills; Tenacity in the pursuit of goals and objectives as well as a demonstrable ability to listen, influence and build common goals through a passion for new technology.
- Ability to communicate complex technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders; excellent communication skills, ability to influence and shape innovative thinking and solutions, respect for cultural differences, collaborative mindset, and strong technological understanding.
- Work experience in/with a multinational organization including global cross-cultural teams & diverse regional environments
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