Sr IT Manager- Real Estate Capital

Location:

For Those Who Work At Home, Ohio

Overview

Utilizes technical experience, business acumen, delivery, and leadership skills to lead a team in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining a set of interrelated technology applications meeting the technology and operational objectives of a line of business or function, with a specialized focus on Real Estate Capital (REC) Originations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, oversee, and drive delivery and support of assigned application portfolio, their environments, and platforms, with a particular emphasis on supporting REC Originations processes, including loan origination, underwriting, pipeline management, and deal closing.
• Collaborate closely with Business Technology Managers, Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, production support teams, Quality Assurance teams, and infrastructure teams to deliver REC Originations projects that meet enterprise, risk, and compliance standards.
• Partner with REC Originations business leaders to understand evolving market trends, regulatory requirements, and client needs, translating these into technology solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• Work with 3rd party vendors to ensure contracted products and services relevant to REC Originations are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Oversee production support activities and small projects, including enhancements to REC Originations platforms and tools.
• Ensure successful implementation of all portfolio application changes into production and appropriate transition to support team, with a focus on minimizing disruption to REC Originations operations.
• Assist with critical production issues within the REC application space as needed, ensuring rapid resolution to support business continuity.
• Lead the implementation of one or more technology programs, some of which may span several years and may include obtaining senior-level (and sometimes executive level) sponsorship and steering committee approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in leading and managing teams, preferably within financial services or real estate capital markets.
• Experience with REC Originations platforms, loan origination systems, or related technologies is highly desirable.
• Comfortable with agile software development methodologies and tools; Scrum Master certification a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex REC Originations concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Skills

• Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions, especially in the context of REC Originations.
• Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control REC Originations projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Experience preparing and justifying business cases and value propositions for REC Originations initiatives; ability to justify business expenditures by identifying cost, benefits, ROI, opportunities, and risks.
• Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for REC Originations.
• Ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team, especially in cross-functional REC Originations projects.

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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