Alphafmcroles The Manager (Yardi) leads planning, execution, and delivery of Yardi software implementation projects. The role manages project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder communication end-to-end.
Responsibilities
Manage all facets of the Yardi implementation project, including budget, schedule, resourcing, procurement, quality, and risk
Develop and maintain the project charter, scope of work, milestones, and RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) log
Build and run governance structures: steering committee updates, status reporting, and meeting cadences
Coordinate across workstreams (functional configuration, data conversion, integrations, reporting, training, testing) to identify interdependencies and remove roadblocks
Partner with the Yardi SME/process lead and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into project deliverables and timelines
Own the project schedule for key implementation phases: discovery/business process review, solution design, configuration, data conversion, conference room pilot (CRP), user acceptance testing (UAT), go-live, and post-go-live stabilization
Manage change control, scope changes, and their impact on timeline and budget
Drive organizational change management activities, including training schedules, communication plans, and go-live readiness assessments
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution
Track and report on project financials, resource utilization, and vendor/consultant deliverables
Maintain thorough project documentation and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams post-implementation
Qualification
Strong organizational skillsExperience in real estateCore CompetenciesStructured
Required
5+ years of project management experience, with a demonstrated focus on IT/enterprise software implementations
Direct experience managing a Yardi implementation, upgrade, or major module rollout (Voyager, Investment Accounting, Debt Manager, etc.) strongly preferred
Experience managing data conversion projects
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar) and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams)
PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into business-friendly updates for executive stakeholders
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities simultaneously
Experience in real estate, property management, or related industries is a strong plus
Core Competencies
Structured, detail-oriented project planning and execution
Skilled facilitator who can align cross-functional teams and drive accountability
Preferred
PMP certification or equivalent project management training