Hines · 9 hours ago
Managing Director - Artificial Intelligence
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expHines is a leading global real estate investment manager recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. The Managing Director - Artificial Intelligence will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's AI strategy, overseeing AI initiatives, and leading a high-performing AI team to drive innovation and ethical AI practices across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and articulate the company’s AI vision and strategy in alignment with business goals
Identify AI opportunities across various business functions and develop strategic plans to leverage AI for competitive advantage
Collaborate with committees and other senior leaders to integrate AI into the firm’s overall strategic plan
Oversee the end-to-end implementation of AI projects, from ideation to deployment
Ensure that AI solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with the company’s technological infrastructure
Drive the adoption of AI technologies to optimize processes, enhance customer experience, and create new revenue streams
Reshape and lead the firm’s AI task force to align with the new strategic vision
Build and lead a high-performing AI team
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and ethical AI practices within the team
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members
Define and lead the AI data strategy to ensure high-quality, reusable data assets for AI and machine learning use cases
Build and operate AI-ready data platforms and data products (e.g., Databricks, Data Lakes and Lakehouse architectures) that support model training, inference, and experimentation at scale
Partner closely with data and research teams to ensure AI data solutions scale across the organization, enable reuse, and avoid creating silos across teams and functions
Work closely with department heads to understand their needs and develop AI solutions that address specific business challenges
Communicate AI strategies and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Promote a firm-wide understanding of AI capabilities and limitations
Establish governance frameworks to ensure responsible and ethical AI usage, in partnership with Legal and Compliance departments to align with organizational policies and applicable laws
Develop policies and procedures to manage AI risks, including data privacy, bias, and transparency, in coordination with Legal and Compliance departments to ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards
Stay abreast of regulatory developments related to AI and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards
Keep the firm at the cutting edge of AI advancements by fostering partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and AI communities
Oversee the development of proprietary AI technologies and intellectual property
Monitor AI trends and emerging technologies to inform the firm’s AI strategy and serve as an ambassador for the firm’s AI initiatives in the market
Qualification
Required
Ten or more years in a senior technical leadership role
Proven track record of successfully leading AI initiatives and projects in a corporate setting
Experience in building and managing high-performing AI teams
Deep understanding of AI technologies
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms and data products (e.g., Databricks, data lakes/lakehouses) to support AI, analytics, and data science initiatives
Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and drive change across the organization
Knowledge of AI ethics and governance
Familiarity with industry-specific AI applications and use cases
Strong business acumen and understanding of how AI can drive business value
Preferred
Degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Generous vacation packages
Company
Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment firm that creates quality projects for its investor partners, clients, and local communities.
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (2)
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2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$705.2MKey Investors
ING GroupBank OZKCheyne Capital Management
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $110.87M
2025-10-28Debt Financing· $380M
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $129.7M
Leadership Team
Chris Hughes
CEO Capital Markets Group & Co-Head Investment Management
Christopher Rector
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region
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