Vice President, Operations

Company: Sparrow Partners
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Are you a strategic thinker who is skilled scaling processes to set your team up for success during periods of rapid growth? Are you a servant leader who is passionate about creating a supportive and nurturing environment both for your team and for those your serve? Do you long to fill a role that is purposeful and fulfilling, where you and your team are excited about the impact you are making in the world? If this sounds like you, this may be the perfect fit! The Role We are looking for a VP of Operations to lead the operational strategy for a growing portfolio of Active Adult 55+ communities. Reporting to the COO, this is an exciting opportunity to help us achieve our mission of building community for our residents and develop an amazing team. What You'll Do--- --- Motivate and inspire a growing team to achieve our mission of creating community and a sense of belonging for our residents--- Drive strategy and implement programs to achieve budgeted financial and operational goals, high resident satisfaction and retention, employee engagement and occupancy targets--- Clearly define success for team including goals, expectations and KPIs--- Foster strong engagement through encouragement, supportiveness, and ongoing professional development--- Hire, develop and retain top talent maintaining a constant focus on succession plans to ensure we are continually developing future leaders--- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit - always imagining what's possible and challenging the organization to be a market leader--- Proactively anticipate and resolve potential risks and roadblocks to achieving company strategies--- Seek to understand and resolve root cause of issues--- Formulate annual goals and business plan in line with the Company's strategic goals and develop budgets for the assigned portfolio--- Represent Company to stakeholders including equity partners in a manner that instills confidence and trust--- Regularly visit each community to maintain a strong connection to the teams and pulse on the marketQualifications --- Bachelor's degree in management, marketing or a related field or equivalent experience--- A minimum of 10+ years professional management experience preferably in multifamily housing, Active Adult, or hospitality--- Ability to travel up to 50%--- Experience with lease-up properties preferred--- Experience with property management software (Yardi/RentCafe) preferred, not required--- Experience maintaining financial records, managing budgets and financial reporting--- Sales acumen: working knowledge of sales processes and CRM systems--- Strategic Mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies--- Servant leader mindset--- Experience hiring, developing and leading a team--- Strong relationship building skills--- Purpose driven and passionate about making a difference in other's lives--- Drives Vision and Purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action--- Skilled at navigating conflict--- Naturally curious and always striving to improve --- Self-aware and coachable--- Possesses strong communication skills with a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships--- Proactive, solutions oriented and accountable--- Strong focus on continuous improvementSome of the Reasons You'll Love Working With Us --- Purpose driven culture; rewarding work--- Health, dental and vision benefits--- 401K retirement plan with robust employer match--- Generous paid time off--- Paid parental leave--- Bonus opportunitiesAbout Sparrow Founded in 2017, Sparrow is at the forefront of one of the fastest growing housing segments in the nation focused on Active Adult 55+ communities. Sparrow's mission is to create thriving communities that feel like home. Through thoughtful design, state of the art construction and highly engaged management, we help our residents build meaningful connections and lead vibrant lives. Sparrow is based in Austin, Texas with communities across the southern US. To learn more, visit: https://SparrowLiving.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees is the driver of our success. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels supported and differences are celebrated. Sparrow is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to giving every candidate equal consideration regardless of age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic. If you've gotten to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the possibility of joining our team! Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. Powered by JazzHR 0mulb9RB9U

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