Director of Data Analytics and AI

Description

Are you interested in a career where customers, colleagues, and community service are the cornerstones of your work? Would you like to work with a company that celebrates victories both big and small and welcomes ideas from all levels of our team? If so, join us here at Avanti Residential! Our moto is Sempre Avanti, meaning “Always Forward”/ “Always Welcome.” We are “people people” through our mission and core values. We enhance our communities with our work, see all members of our team as leaders, and live La Bella Vita (The Beautiful Life). With endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, the sky’s the limit when advancing your career and being the best you can be. There is a place for you at Avanti Residential. Join us today!

The Director of Data Analytics and AI is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role responsible for building and managing Avanti’s unified data infrastructure and driving AI-powered automation across the organization. This role owns the company’s data architecture strategy — including the REBA environment — and partners with each department to standardize data sources, build a centralized data lake, and develop modular AI applications that drive measurable efficiency. The ideal candidate combines deep data architecture expertise with practical knowledge of large language models and emerging AI technologies. This person thrives as a hands-on builder who can execute while contributing to long-term strategies.

What You’ll Do…

• Data Architecture and Unified Data Lake:
• Own and manage Avanti’s data architecture across the REBA environment and all operational and investment data sources.
• Design, build, and maintain a unified company-wide data lake that serves as the single source of truth.
• Lead data standardization initiatives to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility across departments.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks to maintain integrity and security.
• Departmental Data Standardization and Integration:
• Lead phased engagements with each department — beginning with acquisitions and underwriting, followed by asset management, marketing, operations, revenue management, and accounting.
• Assess, standardize, and integrate departmental data into the unified data lake.
• Partner with department heads to understand data needs, identify inefficiencies, and design solutions with measurable ROI.
• Manage three-to-six month implementation cycles per department, ensuring successful onboarding before transitioning to the next team.
• AI and Automation:
• Identify, develop, and deploy AI-driven automation workflows across the organization using large language models and emerging AI technologies.
• Build modular AI applications on top of the unified data lake to improve efficiency across acquisitions, underwriting, asset management, marketing, operations, and revenue management.
• Stay current with advancements in AI — including large language models such as Claude — and evolve Avanti’s technology strategy accordingly.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize AI initiatives based on business impact and feasibility.
• Reporting, Business Intelligence, and Data Strategy:
• Design and maintain dashboards and analytics frameworks using Power BI to track KPIs across investment and operational functions.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to improve performance.
• Integrate reporting functions with property management, CRM, and financial systems.
• Maintain oversight of data governance and ensure accuracy of business intelligence outputs.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Serve as the primary data and AI liaison across departments, technology partners, and senior management.
• Translate complex data and AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What You Need to Succeed…

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, data architecture, or data engineering with demonstrated leadership capability required.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, database design, and data lake or warehouse development required.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with cloud data platforms, particularly with Microsoft Fabric and Azure required.
• Hands on experience with Power BI is required.
• Practical understanding of large language models and generative AI technologies required.
• Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or real estate investment operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with REBA or similar property management data environments preferred.
• Experience with Claude or other large language model platforms preferred.
• Background building AI automation workflows and modular AI applications are preferred.
• Experience leading data standardization or digital transformation initiatives across multiple business units preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills required.
• Hands-on implementer with strategic thinking ability
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving
• Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives as a team of one
• Adaptability and commitment to staying current with evolving AI technologies.
• Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation is required.
• If minimum qualifications are met during resume screening the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required. The assessment will arrive in the email inbox that you provided.

Work Location…

• Work Schedule and location based on supervisor requirements

What We Do for You…

• Based on position, annual or quarterly bonuses are awarded based on performance and KPIs.
• Up to 20% apartment discount.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• A generous PTO policy.
• Health and wellness benefits include Medical/HSA/FSA/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD and many other benefits to meet your specific needs.
• 4% company match for your 401k.
• Avanti Shares Program where a portion of the company’s transactional profits are awarded to you. The longer you stay, the higher your return. 
• Avanti Cares Program that helps employees in financial need.
• Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
• Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires with onboarding.

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications continuously and will review them as they are received until the role is filled.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Avanti Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace; applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position with Avanti and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, please get in touch with HR@Avantiresidential.com.