Chief of Staff

Imagine working for a dynamic, technology-driven HOA management company that is rapidly expanding, offering abundant opportunities for career advancement, and fostering a company culture that genuinely supports its team members.

RealManage has earned the prestigious Certified™ recognition from Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership excellence. This accolade is a testament to the positive feedback from our employees about their RealManage experience.

At RealManage, we deeply value your professionalism and dedication. We are dedicated to ensuring your long-term career success and consider you not just an employee, but a valued member of our family.

Join us at RealManage and be part of a thriving environment where growth, innovation, and supportive teamwork define our everyday operations.

Chief of Staff to the CEO - RealManage
Location: Dallas, TX (in-office / Dallas-based required)

About the Role
RealManage ("RM"), a market leading community association management company backed by a premier private equity firm, is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner directly with the CEO. This is a high-visibility role for an exceptional operator who can function as a true thought partner, bringing analytical horsepower, polish, and sound judgment to the most important priorities facing the business.

You will sit at the center of the company's operating rhythm and strategic agenda, driving execution across the leadership team and serving as a trusted extension of the CEO.

We are considering applications for both full-time and externship / secondment roles, with a preference for applicants interested in pursuing a full-time opportunity with RM.

What makes this role exciting

• PE-backed operating experience: Drive the value creation agenda for a portfolio company of a leading North American private equity investor
• Drive a leading-edge AI transformation: Build hands-on experience applying Artificial Intelligence ("AI") and modern tooling to a leading industry incumbent and scaled competitor

Core Responsibilities

• Own the operating cadence: ELT staff meetings, operational rhythm, business performance reviews, and board meeting preparation and follow-through
• Act as an integrator across functions, keeping decisions, initiatives, and communication coordinated, with transparent accountability on deliverables, including cross-functional execution of the company's value creation plan
• Lead strategic and long-term planning, including an annual/quarterly planning calendar that maps and preps board and ELT obligations well in advance, in close partnership with the CEO and sponsor team
• Treat priorities as projects: build work plans, track milestones, and manage high priority injects (board inquiries, customer escalations) as they surface
• Serve as a trusted confidant and communicator, anticipating issues and functioning as extra eyes and ears for the CEO and the leadership team

Disclaimer

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, with the analytical rigor and executive polish that environment demands
• Project management discipline, business savvy, strong written and verbal communication, and demonstrated judgment and discretion
• A genuine growth mindset and the drive to take on ambiguity and ownership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach as needed.
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10-15 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, spreadsheets, and computer screens.
• Hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to work a standard schedule, with occasional extended hours as required.

RealManage is a values based, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation

• Total annualized base salary of up to $150,000
• Total bonus consideration of up to 20% of base salary (up to $30,000 annualized target)
• Equity grants consideration

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA (Required High-Deductible Medical Plan to be eligible)
• FSA
• Education Reimbursement
• 401K matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 paid Holidays