Director of Property Management

Senior Director of Property Management - Residential Portfolio

Location: Stamford, CT

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 base salary bonus potential

Our client, a long-established and highly respected real estate investment, management, and development firm, is seeking a Senior Director of Property Management to lead operations across a substantial residential portfolio throughout the Northeast.

This is a pivotal executive leadership role overseeing a fully integrated, self-managed platform spanning conventional multifamily and manufactured housing communities across multiple states. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational performance, enhancing resident experience, and leading a large, multi-layered property management organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-state residential portfolio, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives and long-term investment strategy
• Oversee all aspects of property management operations, including leasing, maintenance, tenant relations, and financial performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop a broad team of property managers, office staff, and leasing professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
• Drive operational efficiency through the development and implementation of best-in-class policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Monitor portfolio financials, including budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and expense controls, to ensure revenue optimization and profitability
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal housing regulations, as well as internal policies and risk management standards
• Oversee vendor relationships, procurement processes, and accounts payable functions to maintain service quality and cost efficiency

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive property management experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership capacity
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale residential portfolios, ideally across multiple regions
• Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing budgets, reporting, and performance metrics
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing and developing large teams
• Deep understanding of property management operations, systems, and regulatory environments
• Experience with property management software (Rent Manager preferred)

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Leadership and team development
• Operational excellence and process optimization
• Conflict resolution and negotiation

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to commute to or relocate to Stamford, CT
• Willingness to undergo a background check upon offer

The Opportunity:

This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, privately held organization with a long-standing reputation and significant portfolio scale. The role offers meaningful executive visibility and the ability to directly impact operational performance across a diverse and geographically dispersed platform.

If you bring a hands-on leadership style, strong operational discipline, and a passion for driving results at scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation.