Summary

The Special Projects Manager will work closely with the Asset Management and Compliance team members to drive and achieve strategic goals. The Special Projects Manager may also work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to achieve those strategic goals. One of the most important aspects of this role will be the ability to handle a fast, dynamic environment; judge the criticality of strategic topics; and work highly independently, while driving effectiveness across the company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP of Asset Management & Compliance to manage priorities, ensuring thoughtful and efficient execution of all strategic and business projects.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and brainstorming partner to the SVP, providing insights and recommendations on various strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a day-to-day lead, managing short and long-term plans, and connecting work streams to both internal and external business teams, partnering outside the organization as needed.
• Organize and prioritize issues and information to facilitate efficient execution and decision making.
• Collaborate with the SVP on prioritizing meetings and events, ensuring the SVP has the time and resources to focus on the most critical tasks.
• Acts as a liaison between the SVP and other departments, as needed, to facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure alignment.
• Provide analytical and specialized support to address operational gaps, develop workflows and improve communication while developing strategic frameworks.
• Provide agility to address pressing business issues and identify areas that could impact the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Expertly discuss or provide project management support to project teams and SVP.
• Project management duties as needed, to track progress and adjustments for strategic initiatives. 
• Serves as a point of contact, providing support for cross-functional teams on initiatives.
• Work with fellow team leaders and SVP to ensure professional development opportunities for development staff.
• Participate in planning and execution of department-wide retreats and other activities.
• Participate in creating/refining reporting, database, and other informational systems that will enhance communication among staff.
• Represent BRIDGE at industry-wide functions and speaking engagements as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or related field
• 5-10 years experience in a strategic role and/or project management
• Experience working in real estate asset management or property management – a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing across functions, projects, and levels 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and flexibility in working with several Windows-based programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint), including knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent dependability and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid CA driver’s license
• Knowledge of Adobe programs preferred
• Notary – a plus

BRIDGE Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest records.