Head of AI 100% – Zürich

AI & Data

Zürich

Full time

Job Beschreibung

This is a strategic hire. The Head AI is not an Automation Manager or a Product Owner. This is a company level mandate with direct CEO reporting. You will define how AI creates value across every part of properti – from agent productivity and lead intelligence to investor narrative and platform valuation. You translate our growth ambition into a coherent AI agenda and ensure every initiative is aligned to the #1 goal: 5% market share in Switzerland by 2030. This role is the missing link between our technology capabilities and our strategic ambition. It requires someone who thinks in business outcomes, not tool deployments.Most companies hire AI people to cut costs. We're hiring one to redefine what a real estate brokerage is worth.

Aufgaben

1. AI Strategy & Roadmap

Own properti's company-wide AI strategy, directly aligned with the company's growth agenda
Define in strong alignment with leadership team which AI initiatives we build, buy, or partner on – and in what sequence
Translate business goals (transactions, agent productivity, basket size) into a prioritised AI roadmap with measurable impact
Transforn properti into an AI-First company, using AI as leverage, building a platform agentic first

2. AI Adoption & Departmental Enablement

Define AI adoption targets per department (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product) and hold department heads accountable
Build and roll out AI enablement programs: playbooks, toolkits, training – so teams automate independently, not via a central bottleneck
Establish a monthly AI adoption review with department leads; report progress directly to CEO
Own the metric: % of core workflows with AI or automation component – track it, publish it, improve it with your team

3. AI Governance & Standards

Define and enforce company-wide AI governance: build standards, data ethics principles, vendor evaluation criteria
Establish a framework for cross-functional AI prioritisation – preventing siloed tool sprawl across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations
Own the AI tool and infrastructure landscape; make build vs. buy decisions with CFO/CTO input

4. Data

Work together with data and tech team on a company wide data strategy

5. Management Thought Partnership

Act as a strategic sounding board for the CEO on AI-related decisions and market developments
Monitor the competitive AI landscape in PropTech and translate signals into actionable recommendations
Contribute to company strategy sessions, board workshops, and leadership offsites
Serve as properti's AI authority in investor communications – pitches, data room, due diligence
Build and own the narrative that positions properti's AI capabilities

Job Anforderungen

Must-Haves:

8+ years of experience in AI & Data strategy or related fields
Proven track record of building AI strategy in a Scaleup or high-growth environment (not only consulting slides)
Bachelor / Master in one of the top universities
Experience in fast growing and fast paced environments, resilient and growth-mindset
Deep understanding of AI/ML architecture, data platforms, and modern automation tooling
Experience working cross-functionally
Fluent English (spoken and written)
Proven experience driving AI adoption across non-technical teams; knows how to create pull, not just push
Has built enablement programs that made departments self-sufficient – not dependent on a central AI teams

Strong Advantage

Background in PropTech, FinTech, or platform business models
Track record of positioning AI as a revenue or valuation lever (not cost reduction)
German-speaking
Prior exposure to Swiss or DACH market
Academic background from a leading university (ETH, EPFL, HSG, or international equivalent) is a plus – what matters most is demonstrable impact
Direct CEO reporting with real strategic influence from day one
Management-level role in a Series B-stage company with a clear path to IPO or similar
AI budget and mandate to build something that matters – not only automate existing workflows
Competitive compensation package
Five weeks paid vacation plus optional additional unpaid leave
A team that moves fast, challenges each other, and wins together

Job Vorteile

Direct CEO reporting with real strategic influence from day one
Executive-level role in a Series B-stage company with a clear path to IPO or similar
AI budget and mandate to build something that matters – not just automate existing workflows
Competitive compensation package
Five weeks paid vacation plus optional additional unpaid leave
A team that moves fast, challenges each other, and wins together

Jetzt bewerben

Seit der Gründung 2019 ist properti das am schnellsten wachsende, KI-getriebene Maklerunternehmen der Schweiz. Unsere proprietäre Technologie befähigt Makler:innen, Abschlüsse schneller und mit höheren Margen zu erzielen, während wir unseren Kund:innen ein effizientes, transparentes Verkaufserlebnis bieten. Unser Ziel ist klar: bis 2030 die Nummer 1 der Schweiz zu werden, international zu skalieren und exakt das Team aufzubauen, das diese Vision realisiert.

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