Director of Yardi Systems

Thomas Edwards Group

Dallas, TX

Expired: 21 days ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Yardi Systems to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation, subsequent management, configuration, and continuous improvement of their Yardi system. Yardi supports their multifamily property management and property accounting function (and in the future potentially their asset management, job cost/redevelopment and investor relations functions). This will include collaborating with various departments to ensure the effective use of Yardi Solutions and its alignment with their business objectives. This role is critical in ensuring that their Yardi application and ecosystem are optimized to meet the needs of their business stakeholders and end-users.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Real Estate Management, or related field
5-10 years’ experience in managing Yardi systems
Experience implementing the Yardi platform in the multifamily space required
Yardi Certified Professional (YCP) certification preferred

Essential Job Functions:
2024 Yardi Implementation Project

Contribute full time to the 2024 implementation of the Yardi platform collaborating with an external implementation consulting team and internal cross-functional teams
Provide expert guidance on Yardi functionalities, customization options, and best practices for efficient property management / property accounting processes
Help develop and deliver end user training on and support adoption of the platform as part of the transition to Yardi
Help document and maintain user manuals, configuration guides and associated business process flow

Yardi Management and Configuration

Manage the day-to-day configuration, support, and maintenance of Yardi and its ecosystem of applications
Ensure the system is optimized for performance, reliability, and usability

System Optimization

Continuously assess and optimize Yardi system performance and functionality
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to streamline operations
Collaborate with IT and Yardi support teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Data Management

Manage data migration and integration efforts, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data within the Yardi system
Develop and maintain data interfaces with external systems
Generate reports and analytics from Yardi data to support decision making processes

Innovation and Roadmap Management

Develop and manage the innovation roadmap for the Yardi ecosystem
Stay updated with the latest Yardi features and industry trends to ensure our system remains cutting-edge

Steering Committee Leadership

Lead and maintain a steering committee with business stakeholders across the enterprise
Facilitate regular meetings to gather feedback, prioritize initiatives, and communicate system changes and updates

Integration and Enhancement

Oversee the development and maintenance of integrations between Yardi and other business systems
Lead report development team, manage system customizations, and enhancements based on business needs

Vendor Relationship Management

Maintain relationships with Yardi vendors and stay informed about updates, patches, and new features
Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades and enhancements

Help Desk Management

Oversee the smooth operation of help desk tickets related to Yardi and related applications
Coordinate with the IT support team (whether internal or external) to ensure timely resolution of issues and user concerns

Backlog Maintenance

Own and maintain a backlog of business system project initiatives
Prioritize projects based on business needs, resource availability, and strategic alignment

Compliance and Security

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data security standards
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data stored in Yardi applications

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

Strong understanding of multifamily property management operations, property accounting, asset management and property renovations/development
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams
Robust knowledge of Yardi software and its various modules
Proficiency in database management and SQL
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and provide user support
Demonstrated capability to manage third-party support of Yardi (future)
Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Performance Standards:

Annual performance appraisal
Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor

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Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

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