Senior Program Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Progress Residential®; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Residential, a leading provider of single-family rental homes, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead transformational initiatives. The ideal candidate will drive meaningful impact across the organization with strong strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional programs, engaging stakeholders, and applying change management principles. The role demands adaptability and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Paid time off

401k match

Performance-based bonus

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience required.
• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
• Experience in the property management or real estate industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that align with strategic goals.
• Implement structured change-management practices for stakeholder adoption.
• Track and report outcomes, define success metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership and Influence

Strategic Problem Solving

Change Management

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

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Progress Residential is the largest providers of high-quality, single-family rental homes in the United States. With more than 90,000 homes across some of the fastest-growing markets, our residents appreciate the flexibility, freedom, and convenience of living in a single-family home without the obligations of home ownership.

Progress is committed to making the home rental process easy and enjoyable for the residents we serve by empowering our team members and investing in innovative systems and technology. Our portfolio has continued to grow substantially the past few years and we see increasing demand for professionally managed single-family rental homes and anticipate continued growth.

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Program Manager to lead transformational, enterprise-level initiatives that drive meaningful and measurable impact across our organization. This is a high-visibility role requiring strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional programs that influence both corporate direction and front-line operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about driving change, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

• Lead Strategic Programs: Manage high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that align with the company’s strategic goals and have a broad organizational impact.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment, integration, and shared accountability.
• Implement Change Management: Apply structured change-management practices to ensure stakeholder adoption and cultural integration.
• Engage Stakeholders: Partner with executives, leaders, and team members to ensure consistent engagement, alignment, and communication throughout the program lifecycle.
• Manage Resources: Oversee program budgets, schedules, and personnel to ensure successful delivery within scope and timeline.
• Track and Report Outcomes: Define success metrics and KPIs, monitor progress, and communicate results clearly and consistently.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Evaluate outcomes and processes to drive ongoing optimization and learning.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience required
• Leadership and Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels, from executive sponsors to individual contributors.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Track record of identifying emerging challenges and crafting solutions before they become roadblocks.
• Adaptability and Composure: Calm, decisive leadership in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Proactive Execution: Ability to lead with urgency while exercising sound judgment and patience when navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Collaborative Mindset: Skilled at fostering inclusive and productive team environments, with proficiency in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Project Management Expertise: Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), with hands-on experience using MS Project to build schedules, map dependencies, and present critical path analysis.
• Change Management: Experience designing and executing communication, training, and transition plans in partnership with key functional teams.
• Effective Communication: Expert-level skills in written, visual, and verbal communication. Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Analytical Acumen: Ability to interpret complex data, spot trends, and make informed, strategic decisions.
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks to ensure program success.
• Experience in the property management or real estate industries.
• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
• Six Sigma certification or training.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

Progress Residential offers all the financial and non-financial incentives you would expect from an innovative real estate investment and management firm:

• In addition to outstanding training, we host quarterly summits and town hall meetings to encourage growth, knowledge sharing and a good time. After all, it’s about progress, not perfection.
• We offer competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus.
• Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family, parental leave, paid time off, 401k match, 10 paid holidays and much more.
  
  

Closing Statement

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

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