Sr. Manager

Senior Manager – Real Estate Technology Infrastructure $150,000 - $170,000 per year | Houston, TX | Hybrid | Permanent A Bit About Us We are a premier global real estate investment, development, and management firm driven by a commitment to world‑class quality and forward‑thinking innovation. With an international footprint spanning over 25 countries, we manage a diverse portfolio of iconic properties that redefine urban landscapes. Why Join Us Take the helm of a sprawling, international portfolio across 25+ countries. You will be the architect of technical standards that shape the future of “smart by design” commercial real estate worldwide. Job Details Senior Manager – Real Estate Technology Infrastructure Location: Major Metro Area – 3× a week in office (Hybrid) Overview When you join our team, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the industry’s standards. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us spots on prestigious global lists of the World’s Most Innovative Companies and recognition as an industry‑leading employer. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark in a premier, global real‑estate environment. Responsibilities Hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in office. Leverage an AI‑first approach to bridge the global company vision and physical technology deployed across our international portfolio. Ensure buildings are “smart by design” by managing the vendor ecosystem, establishing technical standards, and contributing to delivery of complex strategic projects. Focus on the Operational Technology (OT) stack, building processes and partnerships to ensure buildings are secure, integrated, and future‑ready. Provide strategic ownership of the design, validation, and enforcement of building network and infrastructure standards across our property portfolio. Balance architectural standards, delivery governance, and escalation ownership to secure, resilient, and business‑aligned infrastructure platforms. Report to the Managing Director, Real Estate Technology Infrastructure. Strategic Sourcing: Identify, vet, and manage global and regional vendors for building automation, networking, security systems, and related services. Performance Governance: Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for third‑party service providers. Contract Management: Partner with Strategic Sourcing to negotiate enterprise‑wide agreements that leverage our 25‑country+ scale to drive cost efficiencies. Analyze vendor proposals, quotes, licensing models, and support options; develop comparison materials and provide cost‑risk tradeoff analysis to aid leadership decision‑making. Develop and maintain infrastructure standards for building networks, cybersecurity, and integrated systems to ensure consistency across all regions. Create technical design guidelines for architects and general contractors during development or retrofit phases. Own design, validation, and enforcement of building network and infrastructure standards for property environments, including wireless, switching, firewalls, and site connectivity. Incorporate security and risk considerations into infrastructure architecture decisions, including firewall design, redundancy models, failover strategies, and secure remote administration. Act as a technical lead between Technology, Management Services, Engineering, and Construction teams. Maintain portfolio‑level visibility of infrastructure deployments, site readiness, remediation efforts, and transition status using enterprise service and project management tools. Ensure complete and accurate documentation, inventories, and configuration records are maintained to support audits, investigations, incident response, and ongoing operations. Support infrastructure requirements for physical security systems, building automation systems, and other safety‑critical environments. Oversee critical OT areas, including: Building Integration & Automation (BMS/BAS, lighting controls, IoT sensor integration via BACnet, Modbus, MQTT); Networking & Communications (building LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi 6/7, 5G in‑building solutions, unified communications); Cybersecurity (network segmentation, vulnerability patching for hardware); Security Control Systems (IP‑CCTV, cloud‑based access control, visitor management). Perform alternative responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience. 10–12 years of experience in OT infrastructure within real estate or construction sectors. Proven track record of managing projects or vendors across multiple time zones and regulatory environments. Practical experience leveraging AI tooling to realize insight and efficiency. Significant experience in operational infrastructure, network architecture, or technology operations supporting distributed environments. Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise network and wireless architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, redundancy, and failover models. Experience supporting construction projects, property portfolios, or multi‑site environments with active renovations and transitions (preferred). Strong working knowledge of vendor and ISP coordination, technical oversight, and commercial evaluation. Proficiency with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Jira, or Smartsheet (plus). Deep understanding of how physical building systems (HVAC, elevators, utility meters) intersect with digital networks. Clear written and verbal communication skills to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Ability to provide hands‑on technical support while maintaining ownership, accountability, and communication practices. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments with cross‑functional stakeholders. Willingness to provide occasional after‑hours support and travel periodically to support key projects or sites. Strong knowledge of OT/IT networking inc. converged networks, typical connected building systems (BAS, BMS, ACS, CCTV). Base competency of modern building systems and “smart” infrastructure. Strong knowledge of wireless technologies (DAS, managed Wi‑Fi). Strong knowledge of OT/IT cybersecurity frameworks, principles, and strategies. Network/communications certifications (CCNP, CCIE, CWNA) preferred. Strong cross‑functional leadership and project management / stakeholder management skills. Ability to work from a corporate headquarters office, with occasional work outside local business hours to support escalations in other global regions. Domestic and international travel required periodically ( Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. 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