Applications Lead, Property Technology

The Douglaston Companies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans

Financial wellness perks – 401(k), FSA & HSA

Pet insurance

Mental health resources

Paid vacation time

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Douglaston Companies in New York, NY is seeking an Applications Lead for Property Technology. This role will own the Yardi platform and manage integrations within the property management technology ecosystem.

With 7+ years in property technology, candidates must have significant Yardi Voyager experience and SQL proficiency. The position includes overseeing application stability, leading implementation efforts, and managing user support among other responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in property technology or enterprise application administration in a property management or real estate environment.
• 5+ years hands-on Yardi Voyager experience with demonstrated depth across core modules including leasing and financial operations.
• Experience managing third-party integrations and data flows across enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner of Yardi and the property management application ecosystem.
• Lead the evaluation, planning, and end-to-end implementation of new Yardi modules.
• Own and actively manage integrations between Yardi and third-party platforms.

Skills

Yardi Voyager expertise

SQL proficiency

Application implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or computer science

Tools

Yardi

SQL

Job description

Job Overview

Applications Lead, Property Technology at The Douglaston Companies – Douglaston, NY 11363. Salary range $110,000 to $140,000 annually. This role owns and evolves the Yardi platform and broader property management technology ecosystem across our Clinton Management portfolios, overseeing day‑to‑day administration, expansion roadmap, integrations, and support.

Responsibilities

• Application Ownership & Administration
  • Serve as the primary owner of Yardi and the property management application ecosystem
  • Manage system configuration, security, user access, and governance standards
  • Maintain system documentation, configurations, and audit‑ready controls
  • Ensure application stability and reliability for critical business processes including leasing, resident services, and financial operations
• Platform Expansion & Implementation
  • Lead the evaluation, planning, and end‑to‑end implementation of new Yardi modules including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go‑live support, in partnership with property management and accounting stakeholders
  • Manage implementation sequencing and prioritization across concurrent module deployments
  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert on incoming Yardi modules and AI‑driven capabilities, including CRM IQ, Chat IQ, Forecast IQ, Asset IQ, and emerging tools as the platform evolves
  • Partner with Yardi account management and implementation teams to drive successful delivery and hold vendors accountable to timelines and outcomes
• Integrations & Data Flow
  • Own and actively manage integrations between Yardi and third‑party platforms, ensuring reliable data flow, consistency, and synchronization across systems
  • Troubleshoot integration failures, coordinate with vendors, and implement long‑term fixes
• User Support & Escalation Management
  • Serve as the escalation point (Tier2/3) for complex application issues across the property technology stack
  • Partner with outsourced helpdesk and internal IT teams to ensure efficient triage and resolution of Level1 issues
  • Own root cause analysis for recurring issues and drive long‑term resolution through system, process, or configuration changes
  • Collaborate with Technology Enablement on identifying opportunities to reduce support volume through improved processes and user adoption
• Reporting & Data Support
  • Maintain and enhance Yardi reporting capabilities to support financial, operational, and executive reporting needs
  • Use SQL and reporting tools to investigate and resolve data issues
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or computer science
• 7+ years in property technology or enterprise application administration in a property management or real estate environment
• 5+ years hands‑on Yardi Voyager experience with demonstrated depth across core modules including leasing and financial operations
• Proficiency in SQL for reporting, data investigation, and integration troubleshooting
• Demonstrated experience leading application implementations or module rollouts, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go‑live support
• Experience managing third‑party integrations and data flows across enterprise platforms
• Experience supporting multiple entities or a multi‑portfolio environment with distinct operational and reporting requirements
• Strong organizational, cross‑functional collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Yardi AI‑driven modules including CRM IQ, Chat IQ, Forecast IQ, or Asset IQ
• Familiarity with Yardi Virtuoso or other AI‑assisted platform capabilities
• Experience with Procure to Pay or Concierge IQ modules
• Exposure to construction or mixed‑use real estate environments spanning both residential and development operations
• Project management certification or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans
• Financial wellness perks – 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer‑paid life insurance (basic – with option to purchase more), paid leave & disability programs
• Pet insurance for our furry family
• Mental health resources, such as counseling
• Paid vacation time, paid holidays, paid sick days
• Employee referral program
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office and 1 day remote (subject to your work location and role)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Douglaston Companies is a proud inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including, but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, military or veteran status.