Description

The Director, European Business Systems will lead a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for managing, optimizing, and advancing the business systems platform that supports Greystar’s European operations. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation and operational excellence across property management, development, and investment functions, and will shape the technology strategy for Greystar Europe.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the European business systems ecosystem, collaborating with technology and business leaders to define system strategies, integrating emerging technologies to improve processes and reduce costs, and managing relationships with external providers to ensure cost‑effective, functional, and sustainable solutions. The Director will also build a high‑performance team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while delivering multiple projects concurrently.

Organizational duties involve adhering to established policies, monitoring regulatory compliance, and reporting any violations. The role requires demonstration of safe behaviours in line with company and departmental standards and staying up‑to‑date with technological and industry changes that affect the area of responsibility.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary team to manage, support and evolve the European business systems ecosystem.
• Define and implement business system strategies with technology and business leaders for Europe.
• Integrate emerging technologies to enhance processes, lower costs, and improve outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships to balance cost efficiency, functionality, user enablement, and longevity.
• Build and mentor a high‑performance team of 12 FTE, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, organizational, and operational standards and report violations.
• Stay current on technology, processes, and industry standards relevant to the role.
• Identify and drive digital/technology solutions to achieve operational excellence.
• Communicate effectively and influence senior stakeholders to secure buy‑in for new ideas.
• Develop, prioritize, and execute strategic plans aligned with core organizational goals.
• Facilitate collaborative efforts across multiple teams with clear communication.
• Utilize metrics and tools to measure activity and performance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant degree or possess equivalent experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Proven experience in implementing and operating large‑scale systems within the Build‑to‑Rent or PBSA sector, or a comparable fast‑paced commercial environment, is essential. Desired skills include strong leadership, business planning and budgeting, excellent communication with senior stakeholders, strategic planning, collaborative teamwork, innovative problem‑solving, metric‑driven performance measurement, and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment.

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience and be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (intermediate).
• Proven track record of implementing and operating large‑scale systems in the BTR/PBSA sector or a similar fast‑paced commercial setting.
• Exhibit strong leadership, business planning, and budgeting capabilities.
• Apply business management acumen to strategy, organizational design, and team direction.
• Demonstrate innovative, creative thinking with sound judgment and proactive problem solving.
• Adapt to a fast‑changing, high‑tempo environment and thrive under evolving conditions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance