Delivery Manager - Information Technology

About Fairfield

If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About The Role

The Delivery Manager helps transform quarterly business priorities into clear, sequenced, and executable plans across an assigned business domain.

This role partners closely with Accounting and Finance stakeholders and requires comfort operating within finance‑driven business domains. This role ensures that commitments are realistic, execution stays on track, and cross-team dependencies are effectively managed—ultimately strengthening delivery predictability and enabling high-quality outcomes.

What You'll Do

Below is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus.

Plan and Sequence Delivery Work

• Translate defined outcomes into actionable execution plans.
• Validate readiness, capacity, and dependencies before commitments.
• Support prioritization across feature work, technical debt, and platform improvements.
  
  

Lead Execution Across Teams

• Coordinate work across product, platform, architecture, and analyst groups.
• Track progress and surface risks or blockers early.
• Ensure delivery artifacts stay aligned with execution reality.
  
  

Manage Dependencies and Risks

• Identify and mitigate blockers and cross-domain constraints.
• Facilitate timely decisions to keep delivery work moving.
• Maintain transparency into issues impacting timelines.
  
  

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify systemic execution challenges and recommend enhancements.
• Support standardization of delivery practices across domains.
• Improve predictability and flow of planning and execution cycles.
  
  

Provide Clear Stakeholder Visibility

• Communicate status, risks, and decision needs clearly.
• Ensure compliance with Fairfield standards and training requirements.
  
  

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

• Driven by Vision: We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.
• Career Growth & Learning: Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.
• Culture of Collaboration: Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.
• A Company that Cares: We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications in Project Management, Program Management, Agile delivery, or related disciplines are a plus.
  
  

Experience

• 5 years of experience in project management, delivery management, program management, or related cross-functional execution roles.
• Experience supporting or partnering with Accounting and Finance organizations to deliver technology, system, or process initiatives, with working knowledge of core financial and accounting concepts (e.g., general ledger, subledgers, financial reporting, AP/AR, trial balances).
• Experience operating within structured planning and execution cycles (e.g., quarterly planning).
• Demonstrated success delivering initiatives tied to measurable business outcomes.
• Experience working across product, platform, and architecture teams in enterprise environments.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong delivery planning, sequencing, and execution management skills.
• Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance concepts sufficient to partner effectively with finance stakeholders and interpret business needs without translation.
• Ability to translate business outcomes into structured, executable delivery plans.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Skilled at facilitating tradeoff discussions and accelerating decisions.
• Working knowledge of enterprise applications, platforms, and business processes.
• Ability to operate in dynamic environments while maintaining execution discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and delivery management tools.
• Critical thinking and structured decision-making.
• Ability to coordinate and align multiple teams toward shared goals.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and organizational needs.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Ability to create clarity from ambiguous information or evolving priorities.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
  
  

Estimated Rate of Pay:

$123,500.00 - $132,600.00

This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.
  
  

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations. Pursuant to the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinances, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.