Director, Portfolio Management and Strategy

City of New York • New York, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Portfolio Management and Strategy provides strategic leadership for the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust's portfolio of real estate initiatives. Reporting to Trust leadership, this role oversees cross-functional projects that advance the Trust's objectives while strengthening portfolio management, asset performance, and organizational processes. The Director partners closely with Trust leadership, NYCHA staff, public agencies, developers, lenders, and other stakeholders to guide complex real estate transactions, implement portfolio and property management systems, develop policy recommendations, and improve project delivery. This position combines strategic planning, asset management, transaction support, and operational leadership to ensure projects are executed effectively, operate efficiently, comply with regulatory requirements, and remain on stable financial footing into the future.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, appraisal, financing, negotiation, or disposition of real estate, or in real estate law, or in urban planning or analytical or coordination work related to housing programs.
• Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering, or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience.
• Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• All candidates must have at least two years of experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling, research, and data analysis.
• Exceptional project management capabilities with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to address diverse audiences and resolve conflicting interests.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build consensus among various teams.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that advance the Trust's strategic priorities across asset management and operations.
• Convene and direct multidisciplinary project teams spanning NYCHA and Trust departments, consultants, and public agency partners.
• Evaluate portfolio performance through ongoing monitoring and post-closing analyses, incorporating lessons learned to strengthen current and future projects.
• Develop data-driven policy recommendations and implementation strategies to address complex rehabilitation and property management operations challenges.
• Oversee portfolio reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory, financing, and investor reporting requirements.
• Partner with the CFO and Asset Management team to develop and refine property- and portfolio-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Review transaction documentation to ensure reporting obligations and compliance requirements are accurately documented and operationalized.
• Manage priority initiatives requiring cross-disciplinary implementation across multiple departments and levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen portfolio performance.
• Drive collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and resolve complex implementation challenges.
• Advise Trust leadership on redevelopment strategies, acquisitions, recapitalizations, new construction, and other types of transactions.
• Partner with Project Finance and Development team to evaluate financing structures and identify innovative funding opportunities, including tax credits, public financing, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with Project Finance and Development on closing activities to bring asset management perspective, while ensuring efficient closing process and smooth transition to portfolio management oversight.

Benefits

• A choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

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