Project Manager, PMO

Venterra Realty • Houston, TX

4h

About The Position

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 21 major US cities. Over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra "home"! We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering an industry-leading customer experience. Through the exceptional commitment and dedication of our approximately 900 team members, we’ve enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over our 23-year history. We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious awards year after year! In 2024 alone, Great Place to Work’s annual employee survey led to various workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 FORTUNE© Best Medium Workplaces , ranking #1 in our size category on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Real Estate list, and being celebrated as one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care . Anonymous Venterra Glassdoor reviews have also resulted in our becoming a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner. Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com , and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.” THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join our PMO. The ideal candidate will drive execution, provide strong leadership and strategic insight, and leveraging cross-functional expertise to oversee and deliver a broad portfolio of projects in development, property operations, technology, and finance. This role requires hands-on project delivery – building detailed plans, actively managing tasks, engaging stakeholders, strategizing on risk mitigation, planning benefit realization, and holding teams accountable to deadlines and budgets.

Requirements

• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction, Information Systems, Real Estate, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive, hands-on project management experience, delivering complex, cross functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading technology-focused projects, including systems rollouts, integrations, and digital platform implementations.
• Proficient in project tools such as MS Project or Jira.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive change, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the real estate industry, particularly in the multifamily sector, considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of high-impact initiatives across the multifamily project lifecycle with a strong emphasis on technology implementation and integration.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (development, construction, IT, data, technology, property operations, asset management, and finance) to align projects with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing; monitor performance against KPIs and delivery milestones.
• Apply standardized PMO frameworks and governance to ensure projects meet scope, quality, compliance, and financial targets.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and conflicts early; lead resolution strategies across departments and vendors.
• Deliver consistent executive reporting, status updates, and portfolio visibility to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the maturation of PMO practices through coaching, process improvement, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Manage and influence third-party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Support or lead RFP processes, including requirement gathering, RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, and selection, in collaboration with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
• A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub.
• Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees