Director of Operations

Director Of Operations Arboreal Management is hiring a Director of Operations to help lead our next chapter of technology-enabled growth in the affordable housing and property management industry. Property management, despite touching almost every renter in the United States, remains an antiquated industry that often fails both residents and property owners. We believe it can be better. To reach that goal, we are looking for a leader who loves operational disciplinesomeone who believes that clear processes, well-designed systems, and rigorous metrics are what allow organizations to scale. If you are the kind of person who builds the checklist, tracks the KPI, and makes sure the box actually gets checked, this role may be for you. Role Overview The Director of Operations is responsible for building and maintaining the operational systems that allow Arboreal to operate efficiently, consistently, and at scale. Working closely with the Vice President of Operations and CEO, this role will focus on: Process design SOP development Performance metrics Cross-team operational execution The Director will lead a local operations team and our offshore support organization (Tagumpay), a total of 15-20 people and growing. This role is ideal for an experienced operator who enjoys bringing order to complexity and building disciplined, scalable operating systems. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership The Director of Operations will help lead the company's continued move toward process excellence and operational discipline. This role will manage a small internal team and work closely with property management leadership across the organization. Operational Systems & Process Management Design, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across leasing, maintenance coordination, resident services, accounting workflows, and compliance Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements across teams Ensure consistent execution of company policies and procedures across the organization Maintain operational documentation and ensure teams follow established processes Performance Metrics & Reporting Develop and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and OKRs Monitor service-level performance across teams Escalate operational issues when metrics fall outside expected thresholds Lead regular operational review meetings to drive accountability and continuous improvement Offshore Operations Leadership (Tagumpay) Oversee Arboreal's offshore operations team, which supports leasing coordination, resident support, and back-office processes Establish clear performance standards, staffing plans, and productivity metrics Ensure strong coordination between offshore teams and on-site property staff Continuously improve efficiency and quality across distributed teams Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with property management leadership to ensure operational systems support field teams Coordinate with accounting, compliance, and technology teams to maintain smooth operational workflows Support the Vice President of Operations in scaling systems as the company continues to grow This role is best suited for someone who takes pride in building systems that make organizations run smoothlyand who is not satisfied until the process works reliably every time. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in operations, service delivery, or process-driven management roles Demonstrated experience building or managing SOP-driven organizations Strong analytical skills and comfort working with metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting Experience managing teams and driving accountability across multiple functions Excellent communication and leadership skills The ideal candidate enjoys turning messy operations into disciplined systems and takes pride in making organizations run smoothly and predictably. This leader embraces technology and sees the potential for growth and improvement in everything. Preferred (but not required) Experience managing offshore or distributed teams Background in healthcare operations, retail, hospitality, BPO, logistics, or property management Experience leading teams in operational environments and driving accountability to defined processes and performance metrics MBA or equivalent operational leadership experience Property management experience is not required. We are primarily seeking a strong operations leader who excels at building systems, enforcing standards, and driving execution. Compensation Salary: $125,000 $150,000 depending on experience Performance-based bonus and profit sharing Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) plan with matching Opportunity to invest in our Private Equity Funds, with matching Hybrid work environment Why Join Arboreal Arboreal is building a modern operating platform for housing. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the operational backbone of a company that is growing rapidly and investing heavily in technology, systems, and process improvement. The Director of Operations will play a central role in ensuring the organization can scale efficiently while maintaining high standards of service for residents and property owners.

Created: 2026-03-14