Director of Information Technology

Overview

On Site
$200,000 - $230,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Break/Fix
IT Management
IT Operations
System Administration
Strategic Planning
Technical Support
Yardi
Microsoft SharePoint

Job Details

The Director of Information Technology will lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of all IT functions across the organization. This executive will be responsible for both day-to-day IT operations and long-term digital transformation initiatives, including the integration of our Yardi environment and how it integrates with complementary platforms in the real estate and corporate technology ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT leader with deep experience in C-Suite engagement, enterprise architecture, team leadership, Microsoft 365 ecosystem management, cybersecurity, and MSP vendor oversight paired with strong familiarity in Yardi and real estate technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & IT Governance

  • Define and execute the organization's IT vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company goals.
  • Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, security protocols, and business continuity plans.
  • Manage IT budgets, cost optimization, license tracking, value added initiatives, and procurement strategies.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to identify and implement technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.
  • Lead training and roll out of technology initiatives company wide.

Enterprise Systems, Real Estate Tech, and Yardi Ecosystem

  • Collaborate with the Operations team to enhance Yardi Investment Suite
  • Oversee system integration with complementary platforms, including:
    • Asset Management & Accounting: Yardi & Argus
    • Treasury & Cash Management: Kyriba, G-Treasury
    • Business Intelligence & Data Tools: Excel VBA, Python
    • Property Management Support: Building Networks, BMS Systems, Security Systems, Telecom.
    • Base Corporate Function: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, File Management
  • Support the integration of various technologies to deliver customized reporting, data modeling, and real estate business intelligence solutions.
  • Partner with operations, property accounting, leasing, and finance teams to ensure technology aligns with corporate and portfolio reporting requirements.
  • Deliver onboarding, training, and documentation for all users of the real estate tech stack.
  • Review and interpret data requirements to support accurate system design and data management.

IT Operations, Infrastructure & Security

  • Oversee day-to-day management of all IT operations, including systems administration, help desk support, cybersecurity, and Microsoft cloud services.
  • Own and manage the company s Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, etc.).
  • Ensure the integrity, availability, and security of networks, servers, and infrastructure systems.
  • Administer firewalls, switches, VPN, wireless networks, data backups, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of IT systems and systems architecture.
  • Implement and oversee cybersecurity training, user access controls, MFA, and phishing protection.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

  • Directly supervise the in-house IT team, including desktop support personnel.
  • Oversee day-to-day management of a third-party Managed Services Provider (MSP), ensuring SLAs and quality standards are consistently met.
  • Lead IT support and "break-fix" operations across offices and property sites.
  • Develop IT team members, providing training and mentoring aligned with company needs.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in a real estate investment or property management firm.
  • Expertise in Yardi Voyager and Yardi Investment Suite, with demonstrated experience leading full-scale implementation projects.
  • Strong experience managing enterprise platforms, including Microsoft 365 and other real estate and financial systems.
  • Solid foundation in networking, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Proven success managing internal teams and external MSP vendors.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in translating technical concepts to business users.
  • Ability to work across teams and influence team members without direct authority in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; Master s degree or Accounting background is a plus.
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Yardi Certification are a strong plus.

It is the policy of the organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, marital status, familial status, citizenship status, disability or genetic information or handicap or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

**Recruiters need not reach out. The organization is sourcing candidates directly at this time.**

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