Sr. Director, Property Management, ($179,900 - $236,800)

Irvine Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) is seeking a Senior Director of Neighborhood and Community Centers to drive strategic vision and value creation for a large portfolio of shopping centers in Irvine, CA. The role leads cross-functional teams across leasing, development, and finance to align with corporate objectives and community needs.

The position emphasizes financial performance, budgeting, and tenant relations, with responsibilities spanning operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience with regional center/mall management is preferred.
• Valid California drivers license and ability to operate a vehicle regularly as per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain portfolio P&L, valuation and capital investment opportunities.
• Oversee leasing support, revenue generation, expense control, and AP/AR management.
• Drive strategic actions using market data and rent rolls while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Lead the creation and execution of annual budgets, strategic business plans, and property action plans.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional teams across leasing, development, and finance.
• Identify market shifts and drive operational innovation to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Ensure all shopping centers meet high operational standards.
• Plan and execute enhancement and redevelopment initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for tenants, build positive relationships, and monitor performance.
• Act as the operational authority on lease language, managing defaults and disputes in partnership with Legal Counsel.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Tenant relations

Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Date: Sep 24, 2026

Property: 110 INNOVATION (0009)

Location: Irvine, CA, 92617

Division: Retail (Retail)

Position Summary:

This role drives the strategic vision and long-term value creation for a portfolio of over one million square feet of neighborhood and community shopping centers. The Senior Director of Neighborhood and Community Centers serves as a key organizational leader by orchestrating cross-functional synergy, championing transformative initiatives, and ensuring portfolio-wide alignment with corporate retail objectives and community needs.

• Maintain accountability for portfolio financial performance (P&L), valuation, and capital investment opportunities.
• Oversee financial activities, including leasing support, revenue generation, expense control, and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable management.
• Drive strategic actions using market data and rent rolls while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and tenant lease adherence.
• Lead the creation and execution of annual budgets, strategic business plans, and property action plans.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional teams across leasing, development, and finance.
• Identify market shifts and drive operational innovation to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Ensure all shopping centers meet high operational standards.
• Plan and execute enhancement and redevelopment initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for tenants, build positive relationships, and monitor performance.
• Act as the operational authority on lease language, managing defaults and disputes in partnership with Legal Counsel.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 10+ years with regional center/mall management preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Valid California driver's license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company's MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$179,900.00 -$236,800.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) has created some of America's most popular retail centers. Each of our 40 retail centers - including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place, as well as neighborhood shopping centers like Woodbury Town Center in Irvine - is meticulously planned and ideally located to support the community it serves.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It's an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.