Chief of Staff (PTX102726)

RealManage•Plano, TX

15d•$175,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

RealManage, a large community association management company backed by a private equity firm, is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner directly with the CEO. This high-visibility role will serve as a thought partner and trusted extension of the CEO, bringing analytical ability, executive presence, and sound judgment to the company’s most important priorities. The Chief of Staff will help drive execution across the leadership team and coordinate the company’s operating rhythm and strategic agenda. The role includes direct exposure to the CEO, board, and private equity sponsor team. It will support the company’s value-creation agenda, AI transformation, and general management decisions, including capital allocation, organizational design, growth, and M&A. The position is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and the employee must reside there. The role is full-time, with an annual base salary of $175,000 and a target annual bonus of 25% of base salary. Equity grant consideration is also offered. The position involves a standard schedule with occasional extended hours as required. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting and computer work, occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10–15 pounds. The work takes place in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels.

Requirements

6–10 years of experience.
At least 3 years at a top-tier management consulting firm, such as MBB, or at a private equity firm.
At least 2 years in an operating, strategy, or transformation leadership role inside a company; experience in a PE-backed, multi-site services business is ideal.
A track record of leading cross-functional initiatives to measurable financial results and influencing senior leaders without direct authority.
Strong financial acumen, including the ability to build and pressure-test a P&L, budget, or business case.
Project management discipline and strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare board-ready materials.
Demonstrated judgment and discretion.
Practical fluency with AI and modern analytics tools, and the ability to use them to work more quickly.
A growth mindset and willingness to take on ambiguity and full ownership of outcomes.
Must reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer; occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach; lift or move objects up to 10–15 pounds; operate office equipment; read printed materials and computer screens; and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.
Ability to work in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels and a standard schedule, including occasional extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

MBA from a top program.
Experience in a PE-backed, multi-site services business.

Responsibilities

Own the operating cadence, including weekly executive leadership team staff meetings, business performance reviews, and quarterly board meeting preparation and follow-through, including agendas, materials, and action tracking.
Lead the program management office for the multi-year value creation plan, holding initiative owners accountable for milestones, financial impact, and decisions across more than 20 initiatives.
Integrate work across operations, sales, finance, HR, and technology, coordinating decisions, initiatives, communication, and accountability for deliverables.
Lead strategic and annual planning, including the annual and quarterly planning calendar, annual budget, investment priorities, and long-range plan, in partnership with the CEO, Finance, and sponsor team.
Lead high-priority strategic projects end to end, from analysis through implementation, such as technology investment prioritization, pricing, M&A integration, and organizational design.
Develop work plans, track milestones, and manage urgent issues such as board inquiries and client escalations.
Partner with Finance and IT to improve operating reporting so field and corporate leaders can act more quickly on churn, revenue, and cost variances.
Serve as a trusted confidant and communicator to the CEO, anticipate issues, act as an extra set of eyes and ears, and represent the CEO’s priorities across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), with a required high-deductible medical plan for eligibility
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Education reimbursement
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 paid holidays
Annual bonus target of 25% of base salary
Equity grant consideration