Senior Operations Manager (Multifamily)

The Senior Operations Manager will serve as a key operational resource to property teams and senior leadership by supporting day-to-day site operations, leading due diligence and management transition activities for acquisitions, assisting with lease-ups and stabilization efforts, and ensuring operational consistency across the portfolio.

• →Provide interim operational support at assigned communities, including temporarily assuming responsibilities of a Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, or Leasing Manager during staffing transitions, leave coverage, lease-ups, or operational needs
• →Support and mentor on-site teams to ensure operational excellence, strong customer service, and compliance with company standards and policies
• →Partner with Portfolio Managers and executive leadership to identify operational challenges and implement corrective action plans
• →Lead operational due diligence efforts for prospective acquisitions, including:
  • →Physical site walks and unit inspections
  • →Operational and file audits
  • →Review of staffing structures and operational processes
  • →Identification of operational risks and value-add opportunities
  • →Coordination with internal departments and third-party vendors during diligence
• →Lead and coordinate property management transitions for newly acquired communities, including:
  • →Pre-close operational planning
  • →Transition meetings and department coordination
  • →Setup of operational systems and procedures
  • →Team onboarding and training
  • →Post-transition operations stabilization
• →Assist with lease-up communities to ensure leasing goals, customer experience standards, and regulatory requirements are achieved
• →Conduct site inspections, operational audits, and file reviews and provide recommendations for operational improvements
• →Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives for on-site teams
• →Support implementation and adoption of company systems, technology platforms, and operational best practices, including Yardi, CRM IQ, and other operational software
• →Review property performance metrics including occupancy, collections, resident satisfaction, maintenance performance, and online reputation scores
• →Develop and implement operational and marketing recommendations for communities experiencing occupancy or performance challenges
• →Foster strong internal and external relationships with residents, team members, ownership groups, vendors, and business partners
• →Maintain a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability
• →Travel extensively throughout the portfolio as needed, including overnight travel

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. College degree preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the property management industry with at least two years at a Residential “Class A” apartment building
• 2 years of supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team effectively
• Experience with and solid understanding of financial statements, general accounting principles, budgeting, etc.
• Understanding of federal fair housing laws and any applicable state and local laws and regulations for property management
• Experience supporting property acquisitions, due diligence, management transitions, and lease-ups preferred
• Experience with Yardi Voyager and Yardi CRM
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to learn and develop continuously
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision