We are looking for a Strategic Initiatives Manager to spearhead the growth of the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) segment across Europe. In this role reporting to the COO, you will coordinate a cross-functional team aimed at scaling our successful Studapart model from France across Europe. The ideal candidate excels at cross-functional leadership and has a proven track record in delivering complex strategic projects. If you’re eager to transform the prop-tech landscape and unlock new growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you!
Your role and impact
- Establish and drive the delivery of our objectives for the PBSA segment.
- Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders and executive leadership, to drive alignment and support.
- Coordinate efforts across cross-functional teams, including:
- Define key metrics and dashboards to monitor progress in PBSA
- Create and track operating plans to set and cascade objectives across functional areas.
- Identify product/customer experience gaps and define development roadmap.
- Create PBSA go-to-market strategy (target audience, value proposition, marketing strategy, sales strategy, pricing)
- Identify and implement changes to business processes
- Drive execution through effective project and change management efforts.
- Measure and report on progress and performance against plan.
Your profile
- Proven experience in strategic planning, project management, or related roles in a tech scale-up or similar fast-paced environment.
- Track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects that drive business growth and transformation.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. we use Tableau).
- Strategic thinker with a growth mindset and passion for innovation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
What’s in it for you
- Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based not maximum!
- Hybrid working policy with 2 days working from the office.
- Flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 months per year!
- 1,000 EUR personal development budget.
- Complete coverage for commuting.
- Relocation support & 30% ruling application assistance.
- Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup.
- Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
- Dutch/English classes budget.
- Variable pension scheme.
- Diverse international community (46+ nationalities).
- Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre.
- Fun team-building and after-work drinks every Friday.
About HousingAnywhere
HousingAnywhere is Europe’s largest mid-term rental platform, covering over 125 cities across Europe and several in the US. With Kamernet and Studapart under its umbrella, HousingAnywhere empowers people to live wherever and however they choose. Through our advanced online platforms, which together attract over 30 million users annually, we connect young professionals and students directly with accommodation providers. Our team of 250 professionals is dedicated to helping tenants find comfort and peace of mind in their rental search, whether they're looking for a home across the globe or just across town.
Our mission
Rent Easy, Live Free.
- Ownership
- We are Enablers
- We are Changemakers
- We are Connectors
If you have further questions, please email Alicia at a.martinez@housinganywhere.com.
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