Vice President of Property Management

About Ackermann Group:

Since 1938, the Ackermann Group has a long history in real estate development and property management that has continued to grow and thrive in the Midwest region. Our guiding principles of collaboration, commitment to a personal approach, and delivering above expectations are paramount to who we are as an organization. We believe in and are dedicated to our employees and invest in passionate individuals who want to be a part of a vibrant and community-focused culture.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a Vice President of Property Management to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. As the Vice President of Property Management at Ackermann Group, you will provide direct oversight of Regional Property Managers and the Regional Facilities Director, ensuring strong execution in both site operations and maintenance programs. This position blends strategic alignment with tactical execution, translating organizational goals into measurable results by driving leasing performance, revenue growth, expense control, and resident satisfaction. Additional responsibilites include:

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Property Managers and the Regional Facilities Director to deliver strong property and maintenance operations.
• Drive achievement of financial and operational goals — including occupancy, leasing velocity, other income, delinquency, expense control, and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain a disciplined cadence of performance reviews using standard KPIs to guide actions, drive accountability, and course-correct as needed.
• Ensure consistency and compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and property technologies.
  
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Direct the annual budgeting process for all properties in collaboration with Regional Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Lead the quarterly forecasting process, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities; guide regional managers in adjusting operational plans accordingly.
• Partner with Accounting and Asset Management to align property-level budgets with ownership expectations and broader company goals.
  
  

Maintenance Program Oversight

• Oversee the Regional Facilities Director and ensure the maintenance program delivers on quality, safety, cost-efficiency, and capital stewardship.
• Monitor KPIs such as work order completion, unit turns, preventative maintenance, and capital project execution.
  
  

Training & Talent Development

• Drive execution of the company's training program through Regional Managers to ensure consistent onboarding, systems adoption, and operational skill development.
• Identify capability gaps and build targeted development plans for regional and site-level leadership.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales leadership to align field operations with leasing strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Partner with departments including HR, IT, Asset Management, and Accounting to support initiatives and ensure integrated execution.
  
  

The Ideal Vice President of Property Management will have:

• Bachelor's degree in a business/leadership discipline, advanced degrees/certifications are a plus
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in property management roles
• 3+ years in a senior leadership role such as VP of Property Management, Regional Vice President, Asset Manager, etc.
• Experience in the market-rate multifamily asset class
• Proven track record of leading collaboration across organizational departments
• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Cincinnati area
  
  

We are proud to offer many Benefits & Perks at Ackermann Group including:

• Competitive compensation plus bonus potential
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement program with company match
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, holidays, and your birthday!
• Employee rent discount to live at any Ackermann community
• Career coaching and development
• Company engagement events