Centralized Operations Manager

Company Overview:

Vidalta Residential, founded in 2015, isn't just a Community management organization; we're creators of exceptional living experiences in the multifamily sector. Driven by an unyielding commitment to excellence and a 'resident and employee first' philosophy, our core mission is to set unparalleled standards in every community we touch. With a substantial, thriving portfolio spanning the Southern United States, we meticulously cultivate welcoming, inclusive environments where residents genuinely feel pride in calling their apartment a home.

Vidalta stands out as a top employer and a consistent industry champion. We foster a high-performance culture powered by collaborative teamwork, continuous professional development, and a shared, fiery passion for outstanding service and sustainable solutions. Our undeniable success is the product of our positive attitudes, profound dedication, and an ingrained commitment to consistently going above and beyond. These foundational principles ensure Vidalta Residential is not just a winning company, but the benchmark for operational excellence in Community management.

Position Overview and Core Values

The Centralized Operations Manager holds a pivotal role in maximizing the efficiency and scalability of our property management services by providing strategic oversight of all centralized operational functions. This executive-level position demands a powerful leader with demonstrated success in process re-engineering, large-scale team management, and implementing technology solutions to enforce enterprise-wide standardization and performance excellence across diverse properties and regions. The successful candidate must be a strategic visionary capable of translating organizational objectives into quantifiable and impactful operational advancements.

Strategic Planning and Process Standardization

• Develop, implement, and rigorously maintain Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all core centralized property management activities, including leasing coordination, applicant screening, renewals processing, delinquency/bad debt, and accounting support. Actively work with management teams to find further efficiencies through centralization.
• Proactively identify opportunities for significant process improvement and technology-driven automation to minimize manual effort, mitigate errors, and dramatically enhance the speed and quality of service delivery.
• Define and administer key performance indicators (KPIs) for all centralized operations, providing regular, comprehensive performance reports to inform executive decisions and target areas for strategic corrective action or capital investment.
• Ensure all centralized operational practices maintain strict adherence to company policy, Fair Housing regulations, and all applicable local and state legal mandates.

Team Leadership and Management

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of centralized operations specialists, coordinators, and support personnel.
• Execute consistent one-on-one performance meetings, comprehensive performance reviews, and targeted training sessions to drive professional development and maintain a culture of exceptional performance.
• Strategically manage staffing levels, scheduling, and workload distribution to guarantee consistent, high-quality service continuity during both peak and off-peak periods.
• Instill a culture defined by continuous improvement, individual accountability, and exceptional customer service for internal stakeholders and external residents.

Technology and Systems Management

• Provide oversight for the effective deployment and seamless integration of property management software (PMS) and associated technology platforms throughout centralized operations.
• Serve as the key business owner for all centralized operations tools, championing user adoption, maintaining data integrity, and driving system optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT and other departments to facilitate the successful implementation of new operational technologies and manage critical system upgrades or migrations.
• Ensure the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data from centralized systems, providing reliable intelligence to support executive-level strategic decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Function as the essential liaison between centralized operations and critical field teams, including on-site property managers, regional managers, accounting, and maintenance divisions.
• Establish and maintain highly effective communication channels to ensure seamless operational handoffs and service consistency across every resident and employee touchpoint.
• Systematically gather and synthesize feedback from regional teams to continuously refine and optimize centralized service offerings to effectively meet evolving field requirements.
• The role is primarily based in an office environment.
• The position requires the ability to work standard business hours, with necessary flexibility to address and resolve operational escalations as they occur.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management or a closely related field, or demonstrably equivalent professional experience preferred.
• A minimum of 3-7 years of progressive experience in property management operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role overseeing centralized functional departments.
• A proven, quantifiable track record of successfully designing, executing, and optimizing large-scale operational processes within a multi-site organization.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and robust team development capabilities.
• Comprehensive and deep understanding of the property management lifecycle and core operational functions.
• Expert-level proficiency with industry-leading property management software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio) and related operational technologies.
• Superior analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to leverage data-driven insights for decision-making and performance measurement.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent process/project management certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region. A valid driver’s license is required along with appropriate auto insurance. Limited travel as needed (15% or less).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus