Senior Program Manager for Acquisitions & Resale

The Amherst Group's companies are comprised of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed.  Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors.  Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.

Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S.  The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team.  In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.  Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.

Position Overview: The Senior Program Manager for Acquisitions & Resale will play a critical role in overseeing the design and fulfillment of the organization's strategic and tactical goals. This role will lead the development of the frameworks and practices for strategic planning and execution routines across the Acquisitions, Resale, Transaction Management & Closing and Brokerage functions of Amherst’s single family residential strategy, executed through our Main Street Renewal brand. This role will work closely with the functional leaders, as well as Product Management and FP&A, to develop and articulate functional roadmaps – including product roadmaps and financial plans – to ensure clear, achievable plans, as well as coordinating and managing the routines and communication strategies that ensure the successful execution of those roadmaps and the achievement of the functions’ objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in real estate acquisitions, project management, and process optimization, with a strategic focus on scaling and enhancing business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to crisply articulate and enable execution of key initiatives, addressing complex scaling challenges, and fostering the development of new programs and functions.
• Lead and own accountability for delivering business results, including implementing rhythm of business routines and facilitating organizational roadmap design and review meetings with senior executives, and partner with Product leadership to ensure tight coordination with Product roadmaps and sprint routines.
• Oversee the management of project tracking, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and business initiatives.
• Champion high-impact, growth-driven projects designed to optimize our various functions and drive organizational success.
• Maintain a laser focus on key company metrics, championing initiatives that shape and influence the company's strategic direction.
• Facilitate productive meetings to ensure alignment with goals, clearly define next steps, assign ownership, and promptly address any obstacles.
• Propel initiatives by securing necessary resources, mitigating concerns, and resolving challenges to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes.
• Financial Oversight & Performance Metrics:
  • Work closely with finance teams to develop and track key financial metrics, budgets, and forecasts related to acquisitions and resale performance.
  • Provide regular reports to senior leadership on program status, performance, and financial results, using data-driven insights to support decision-making.
  • Monitor ROI on acquisitions and resales, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize financial outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Serve as a central communication hub for all stakeholders involved in acquisition and resale programs, ensuring clarity on objectives, timelines, and responsibilities.
  • Engage with external partners, including brokers, lenders, inspectors, and appraisers, to facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Deliver progress updates to senior executives and provide recommendations for improvement in program management and execution.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability across acquisitions, resale, and supporting departments.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in residential real estate acquisitions, asset management, or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in real estate financial modeling and data analysis.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale, complex programs with demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget. PMP certification is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong financial acumen and the ability to evaluate the performance of real estate investments through data-driven insights.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Certifications: Real estate license or industry certification is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with a mix of office-based and fieldwork, including travel to potential acquisition sites and resale properties.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and multitasking.
• Occasional travel required for site visits, industry conferences, or stakeholder meetings.

Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

​Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.