Overview
To drive innovation and operational excellence through technology that enables teams to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. The Business Systems department delivers software to drive business process optimization through automation, intuitive workflows, and data governance. Our goal is to serve our internal customers (operators & support departments) with solutions that empower them to maximize their performance and enhance the customer journey.
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Data & Analytics leads the strategic direction, delivery, and operational maturity of RPM Living's Data & Analytics organization within Product & Engineering. This role partners directly with the SVP, Data & Analytics, to build and scale internal data engineering, analytics, and governance capabilities, reducing reliance on third-party contractors while establishing RPM Living as a data-driven, insight-led organization.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience may substitute for education.• Ten years of progressive experience in data engineering, analytics, or business intelligence, including Five+ years in a people-leadership role.• Five years’ experience with modern cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse/SQL, or equivalent) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).• Experience in multifamily, real estate, or another property-operations-driven industry is a plus but not required.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical strategy for non-technical senior leadership.• Knowledge of data architecture patterns (medallion/lakehouse), data governance frameworks, and modern BI/semantic modeling practices.• Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing technical teams in a rebuild/turnaround environment.• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills, particularly related to managed services and staff augmentation.• Comfort operating with ambiguity and evolving scope typical of a growing, newly-formed department.• Working knowledge of AI-assisted development and analytics tooling and its application to team productivity.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:• May be required to sit for extended periods of time • May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds • Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment • Must be able to read documents, computer screens, and data • Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
Work Environment:• This is a remote role. The associate must have a dedicated workspace that is free from distraction and has reliable internet.• Overnight travel may be required quarterly for various business reasons.
Company Information
Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.
Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
401(k) with robust company match
Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires. A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver.
RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.
RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RPM Living is a real estate and property operations company that manages multifamily residential properties. The company leverages technology and data-driven operations to optimize business processes and enhance customer experiences across their portfolio. RPM Living operates through an internal Business Systems department that develops software solutions for automation, workflow optimization, and data governance to support their operators and support teams. The organization is focused on building enterprise data infrastructure using modern cloud platforms like Microsoft Fabric to integrate data from systems such as Yardi, RealPage, UKG, and Salesforce, positioning itself as an insight-led, data-driven organization.
