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September 20, 2024

HousingAnywhere

Rotterdam


Strategic Initiatives Manager

About Housing Anywhere
Housing Anywhere is Europe's largest mid-term rental platform. With Kamernet and Studapart under its umbrella, it represents three fast-growing brands with over 30 million yearly unique visitors combined. Through its advanced technology platform, Housing Anywhere serves young professionals and students connecting them with accommodation providers. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Housing Anywhere operates in most European cities and recently expanded to key cities in the US, establishing a presence in over 125 cities. Driven by the mission to enable people to live wherever and however they choose, thanks to a flexible renting experience, the technology scale-up employs 340 professionals globally.

Your role and impact
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, you will coordinate efforts across 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. Your main responsibilities will be:
  • 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 from another country for up to 2 months per year!
  • 1,000 EUR personal development budget.
  • Complete coverage for commuting.
  • Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup.
  • Gym membership discount with Go Vital or One Fit.
  • 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.


Our mission
Rent Easy, Live Free.
We are empowering people to live wherever and however they choose. To find comfort and peace of mind on the other side of the world or the other side of town. All while feeling confident and totally at ease, whatever their adventure might involve. We are doing it by creating a new standard of renting. Safe. Harmonious. More options. Less hassle. With the help of our trusted networks of landlords and partners.

Our Values
  • 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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