Sr. Manager

Overview Bridging global corporate vision with physical building technology (OT Stack). 10–12 years of experience in network architecture, construction, or real estate tech. Full‑time individual contributor role reporting to the Managing Director. Job Details Title: Senior Manager – Real Estate Technology Infrastructure Location: Major Metro Area – 3x a week in‑office (Hybrid) Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 per year Responsibilities Leverage an AI‑first approach to bridge our global company vision and the physical technology deployed across our international portfolio. Manage the vendor ecosystem, establish technical standards, and contribute to the delivery of complex strategic projects. 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 ensure infrastructure platforms are secure, resilient, and aligned with business needs. Identify, vet, and manage global and regional vendors for building automation, networking, security systems, and related services. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for third‑party service providers. 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 trade‑off analysis for leadership decisions. Develop and maintain infrastructure standards for building networks, cybersecurity, and integrated systems across all regions. Create technical design guidelines that architects and general contractors must follow during development or retrofit. Own the 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 and govern across the following critical OT areas: Building Integration & Automation (BMS/BAS, lighting controls, IoT sensor integration via BACnet, Modbus, MQTT); Networking & Communications (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi 6/7, 5G in‑building solutions, unified communications); Cybersecurity (segmentation, vulnerability patching); and Security Control Systems (IP‑CCTV, cloud‑based access control, visitor management systems). Perform alternative responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience). 10–12 years of experience in OT infrastructure, specifically within the 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. Strong working knowledge of vendor and ISP coordination, technical oversight, and commercial evaluation. Proficiency with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Jira, or Smartsheet is a plus. Deep understanding of how physical building systems (HVAC, elevators, utility meters) intersect with digital networks. Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Ability and willingness to provide hands‑on technical support while maintaining strong ownership, accountability, and communication practices. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced, and high‑pressure environments with cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management experience. Strong knowledge of OT/IT networking (converged networks) and typical connected building systems (BAS, BMS, ACS, CCTV). Base competency in modern building systems & “smart” infrastructure and wireless technologies. Strong knowledge of OT/IT cybersecurity frameworks, principles, and strategies. Network/communications certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, CWNA) preferred. Willingness to provide occasional after‑hours support for escalations or critical activities and to travel periodically for key projects or sites. Multiple days per week in‑office (hybrid) with occasional work outside local business hours to support other global regions. 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