Director of Technology & Strategic Initiatives

Lion Real Estate Group • Nashville, TN

3d

About The Position

Lion Real Estate Group is seeking a strategic, technology-minded leader to help drive the next phase of our growth. As Director of Technology & Strategic Initiatives, you'll play a critical role in optimizing the systems, processes, and technology that power a growing multifamily portfolio. From leading major software implementations and portfolio integrations to improving operational efficiency and data-driven decision making, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact across the organization. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, operations, and strategy—and enjoy turning complex challenges into scalable solutions—we want to hear from you! About Lion Real Estate Group Lion Real Estate Group is a prominent real estate investment firm founded in 2007. We specialize in Class B value-add multifamily real estate investments in Class A locations across Sun Belt markets and Southeast markets.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of multifamily property management operations, accounting workflows, compliance requirements, and reporting structures.
• Extensive experience with Yardi and related property management technologies.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Operations, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in property management technology, multifamily operations, systems administration, strategic initiatives, or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading software implementations, operational transitions, acquisitions, or portfolio integrations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to support company growth, acquisitions, integrations, and operational scalability.
• Lead technology and operational improvement projects across the organization.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that support company goals and improve efficiency.
• Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for property management systems, including Yardi and related platforms.
• Oversee system implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, training, and ongoing optimization efforts.
• Ensure data integrity, system performance, and consistency across all operational platforms.
• Identify process improvements and technology solutions that increase efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, system documentation, and best practices.
• Lead change management initiatives and support the successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Lead technology-related aspects of acquisitions, management transitions, mergers, and portfolio integrations.
• Coordinate system conversions, data migrations, onboarding activities, and implementation timelines.
• Ensure smooth operational cutovers while minimizing business disruption.
• Develop and enhance dashboards, KPI reporting tools, and operational analytics.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support leadership reporting related to occupancy, leasing, collections, maintenance, compliance, and portfolio performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between operational teams, software vendors, consultants, and third-party IT providers.
• Coordinate technology needs related to software, user access, infrastructure, and system security.
• Support cybersecurity, business continuity, and technology best practices across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director