Senior Regional Portfolio Director

Arete Res is looking for a results-driven Senior Regional Portfolio Director to lead operations at a multifamily residential community in the heart of Dallas. Arete Res has the vision to be the industry-leading multi-family property management company for retention fueled by the Arete difference, where the sheer moral virtue of excellence fosters a deep sense of belonging for associates and residents alike, ultimately stewarding and growing stakeholder investment value. Arete Res creates elevated, yet approachable environments where all Stewards are empowered to lead communities that outperform the submarkets. Arete creates exceptional experiences for residents, associates and stakeholders. This role requires deep familiarity with the Dallas rental market, strong leadership, and a commitment to resident satisfaction. You’ll be responsible for maximizing occupancy, controlling expenses, and ensuring compliance with Texas property laws and Dallas-specific regulations. The Senior Regional Manager serves as the strategic business leader for Arete Res multifamily portfolio, responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and a high-performing team culture. This role is accountable for transforming strategy into execution, elevating the resident experience, and acting as a culture catalyst who shapes how teams lead, communicate, and deliver results. Key Responsibilities – Strategic & Operational Leadership Develop and execute portfoliolevel business strategies that align with organizational goals, market conditions, and ownership objectives. Serve as the regional operations architect, continuously optimizing systems, processes, and talent alignment to improve NOI, portfolio value, and longterm stability. Lead datadriven performance reviews and apply predictive analytics to identify trends, mitigate risk, and unlock revenue opportunities. Partner crossfunctionally with Asset Management, Marketing, Construction, and Revenue Management to ensure operational synchronization and scalable growth. Champion operational consistency through standardization, accountability frameworks, KPI alignment, and performance benchmarking. Drive portfolio success using a continuous improvement mindset—actively evaluating, innovating, and removing barriers to high performance. Culture & Talent Development – Leadership Impact Serve as a culture carrier and talent developer, intentionally building a collaborative, accountable, and peoplefirst operating environment. Inspire and mentor Regional and Property leadership teams, fostering a coachingbased, psychologically safe culture where people grow and perform. Identify and strengthen emerging leaders, creating succession pipelines and elevating bench strength across the region. Model transparent communication, valuesbased leadership, and a hightrust environment that supports empowerment at all levels. Lead through influence, not just authority—building strong relationships with teams, partners, and ownership groups. Ownership, Financial, & Portfolio Accountability Oversee financial performance for 512 properties with full accountability for NOI, revenue growth, expense control, and capital planning. Create and manage annual operating and capital budgets with precision, agility, and ownershiplevel perspective. Conduct proactive financial and property health analysis, producing actionable insights for stakeholders and executives. Represent the company as a trusted operator in owner and investor relationships, providing executivelevel reporting, strategy recommendations, and performance narratives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Leadership, or related field; 10+ years in multifamily operations leadership, including 5+ years in a senior or regional role with multistate portfolio oversight. Proven success leading largescale operational strategy, cultural transformation, and organizational leadership. Demonstrated ability to scale systems, unify teams, and operationalize vision into measurable outcomes. Strong executive presence: influential communicator, strategist, and decisionmaker capable of balancing people and performance. CPM, CAPS, or similar professional certification strongly preferred. Role Embed brand and mission into daily operations, team development, and customer experience. Model valuesbased leadership and decisionmaking—even under pressure or change. Align regional strategy to enterprise vision, ensuring field teams understand the why behind the work. Serve as a bridge between corporate strategy and propertylevel execution, reinforcing that performance and purpose are equally critical. Actively cultivate a workplace where people feel seen, supported, challenged, and valued. What This Role Delivers A strategic seat at the table Direct impact on portfolio growth, culture, and profitability Opportunity to shape the future of operational excellence Leadership of a high-performance, mission-driven team #J-18808-Ljbffr Arete Res