Join our team as a Regional Vice President of Property Management in Wisconsin!Are you an experienced property management executive who thrives on leading teams, driving portfolio performance, and navigating the complexities of affordable housing? Gorman & Company is seeking a Regional Vice President of Property Management to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Wisconsin portfolio of approximately 3,100 residential units spanning 47 properties. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who can develop strong teams, lead complex portfolio initiatives, build lasting industry partnerships, and position our growing portfolio for continued success.
What You'll Do- Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction for the Wisconsin property management portfolio, overseeing approximately 3,100 units across 47 properties with a combination of owner-managed and third-party-managed communities.
- Lead, develop, and support Regional Property Managers, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance goals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing leadership team.
- Drive portfolio-wide operational and financial performance, monitoring key performance indicators including occupancy, leasing, collections, bad debt, operating expenses, budget performance, and resident satisfaction. Develop and execute strategies to address performance gaps and improve results.
- Lead complex property initiatives, including new development lease-ups, repositioning efforts, operational turnarounds, and stabilization of underperforming communities.
- Oversee the preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts, budget variance analyses, and other portfolio-level financial reporting. Partner with Asset Management and Accounting to ensure financial and operational objectives are aligned.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with WHEDA, HUD, investors, lenders, ownership groups, and other regulatory and industry partners. Ensure properties maintain compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC and HUD.
- Establish strong partnerships with third-party management companies, property owners, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent service delivery, operational accountability, and alignment with Gorman's standards.
- Partner cross-functionally with Facilities, Compliance, Resident Services, Human Resources, Training, Accounting, and Asset Management to develop and implement solutions that support portfolio performance and long-term asset preservation.
- Conduct frequent onsite property visits throughout Wisconsin to evaluate property performance, physical conditions, leasing activity, compliance, team engagement, and overall operational effectiveness.
- Lead quarterly portfolio meetings, communicate strategic priorities, review performance metrics, and establish action plans with regional and site leadership.
- Provide executive oversight of elevated resident concerns and operational challenges, ensuring timely resolution and consistent standards of service across the portfolio.
- Champion Gorman's culture, leadership development, and organizational initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen teams, and support continued portfolio growth.
What You'll Bring- 7-12+ years of experience within property management, with significant experience overseeing Regional Property Managers & previous VP-level or equivalent executive leadership strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience managing affordable housing portfolios, with a strong understanding of LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated success leading complex portfolio initiatives, including property lease-ups, repositioning, acquisitions, operational turnarounds, and stabilization of underperforming assets.
- Strong working relationships and demonstrated experience partnering with WHEDA, including navigating regulatory requirements, program compliance, and agency relationships.
- Experience overseeing large, geographically dispersed portfolios and managing operational and financial performance across multiple communities.
- Third-party property management experience preferred, including experience managing ownership relationships, service expectations, and operational performance.
- Experience supporting new development and lease-up activities preferred, particularly within growing affordable housing markets.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to develop strong teams, influence stakeholders, navigate complex challenges, and drive accountability through collaborative leadership.
- Strong strategic planning, financial management, budgeting, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate portfolio data into actionable business strategies.
- Ability to take ownership of a large portfolio, work independently, and balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational oversight.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel frequently throughout Wisconsin, including regular onsite property visits and occasional overnight travel.
Why Work With Us at Gorman- Competitive base salary starting at $180,000-$200,000 based on experience
- Eligibility for property performance bonuses and additional incentive opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
- Generous paid time off, including 18 PTO days and 11.5 paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company match.
- Paid parental leave, lifestyle spending accounts, and pet insurance.
- Opportunities to influence portfolio strategy, develop future leaders, and make a meaningful impact on affordable housing communities.
- A collaborative, mission-driven organization with opportunities for continued professional growth.
If you are a strategic property management leader ready to make an impact across a growing portfolio, we would love to hear from you!
