Manager, Quantum City Initiative

About HqO HqO is connecting real estate to the people with an asset agnostic, cross-property suite of powerful applications and services that foster best-in-class, dynamic end-user experiences. HqO’s REX (Real Estate Experience) Platform assesses the health and performance of a person’s experience within a physical space while providing the necessary tools for operators to manage and optimize it, all from one central location.  HqO has been trusted to power 400 million+ square feet across 700+ properties in 32 countries, and we’re backed by some of the world’s most prominent VC and real estate companies as we continue to grow rapidly across the world.  We’re driven by our core values of LET’S GO (Learning, Excellence, Truth, Service, Goodness, Ownership) which define our culture and push us to do our best work every day. If you want to join a fast-growing, highly collaborative, and supportive team that is at the forefront of real estate transformation, we’re the company for you. At HqO, we’re building the platform to power Quantum Cities, supercharging economic growth, human potential, and personal liberty. The Quantum City Initiative (QCI) is our audacious vision to revolutionize urban living through technology, partnerships, and bold ideas. We need a visionary doer to work directly with our CEO and make this global movement unstoppable. The Role As the Quantum City Initiative Manager, you’ll partner with the CEO to build the QCI ecosystem—a worldwide network of cities, leaders, and innovators redefining urban life. You’re a master storyteller, a partnership builder, and an execution rockstar who thrives on big goals. Your mission: produce a game-changing podcast, establish QCI chapters in 50 cities, and create a must-attend annual conference that draws thousands—all to cement HqO as the leader in Quantum Cities. What You’ll Do Produce a Weekly Video Podcast: Create and host a world-class QCI podcast, securing 25 top-tier guests in Year 1 (e.g., urban tech pioneers, city mayors, quantum computing experts). Deve lop Local QCI Chapters : Formalize public-private partnerships to launch QCI chapters in 50 cities over 3 years, connecting key stakeholders like municipalities, developers, and tech hubs. Produce the Annual Quantum City Conference : Design and execute a landmark event that grows to 5,000+ attendees by Year 3, showcasing QCI’s vision and impact. Drive Measurable Impact : Achieve 5,000 cumulative event attendees and 50 cities formally joined to the QCI ecosystem by Q4 2027. Outcomes You’ll Own Podcast Success : Launch a weekly QCI podcast with 25 top-tier guests in Year 1 (e.g., thought leaders, policymakers), reaching 10,000+ monthly downloads by Year 2. Chapter Growth : Onboard 50 cities by Q4 2027, with 10 chapters in Year 1, 20 in Year 2, and 20 in Year 3, each with formalized partnerships. Conference Scale : Grow the Quantum City Conference from 250 attendees in Year 1 to 5,000 by Year 3, with 80%+ attendee satisfaction and 5,000 cumulative attendees by Q4 2027. Ecosystem Impact : Drive 5,000+ total event attendees across all QCI events by Q4 2027. Who You Are Big-Picture Connector : You excel at uniting diverse players—city officials, tech innovators, community leaders—around a transformative vision. Media Maestro : You’ve produced high-impact content (podcasts, events, campaigns) that captivates and grows audiences. Goal Crusher : You hit ambitious targets, from booking A-list guests to sealing city partnerships, with relentless focus. LET’S GO Leader : You live our values— Learning (curious), Excellence (high standards), Truth (data-driven), Service (customer-obsessed), Goodness (collaborative), Ownership (doer). Must-Haves Work ethic. Proven success producing engaging content (e.g., podcasts, webinars) with measurable audience growth. Experience forging partnerships with senior stakeholders (e.g., C-level execs, government officials). Comfort working directly with a CEO in a high-visibility, fast-paced role. Ability to travel 25% for events and city engagements. Nice-to-Haves Background in urban tech, proptech, or city planning. Existing network in municipal or CRE ecosystems. Experience scaling a conference or global initiative from the ground up. Why HqO? Impact : Shape the future of cities alongside a CEO who’s all-in on Quantum Cities. Culture : Thrive in a team that lives LET’S GO—where curiosity, bravery, and collaboration reign. Growth : Lead a high-profile initiative with global reach and limitless potential. Perks : The chance to build something legendary. How to Apply Ready to ignite the Quantum City movement? Send your resume, a cover letter, and a brief on why you are eager to make the QCI a global movement to [email protected]. Show us why you’re the one to make this epic.