Program Manager - Real Estate

Program Manager, Real Estate

At Ivy Rehab, we're "All About the People"! As a Program Manager, Real Estate, you will play a crucial role in our national growth strategy by managing the planning, coordination, and execution of our real estate pipeline and facilities initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help enable people to live their lives to the fullest.

Join Ivy Rehab's dedicated team where you're not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description

The Program Manager, Real Estate is an integral member of the Real Estate and Operations team. This position reports to the VP of Real Estate & Market Strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key real estate projects, including new clinic openings, portfolio strategies, and facilities initiatives. You will lead project execution across cross-functional teams, develop pipeline tracking and governance tools, and ensure alignment with growth targets and organizational priorities. You will support Ivy Rehab clinics, departments, and teams across the U.S. and work in partnership with various leadership levels to realize Ivy's commitment to "inspire and enable people to live life to the fullest."

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading planning and execution of new clinic openings, including budgeting, timeline tracking, SLA tracking, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communication
• Developing and maintaining robust real estate pipeline tracking tools to manage market development and site selection
• Supporting portfolio strategy initiatives including lease renewals, relocations, and site optimization efforts
• Overseeing facilities projects including major capital improvements and clinic upgrades
• Creating and implementing project governance processes, reporting tools, and performance metrics
• Coordinating with cross-functional partners in Operations, Finance, Legal, and Design & Construction to deliver on project goals
• Key contributor & facilitator to the Real Estate Committee governance process
• Managing third-party vendors, consultants, and brokers as needed
• Monitoring scope, timelines, and cost while identifying and mitigating risks and challenges
• Presenting project status and recommendations to senior leadership
• Driving continuous improvement in real estate project execution and pipeline efficiency

Qualifications

The Program Manager, Real Estate must be a detail-oriented, results-driven professional who can manage large, complex programs in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring experience in high-growth multi-site healthcare or retail settings and possess exceptional project management and communication skills. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience in real estate program/project management, preferably in healthcare, physical therapy, or retail environments
• Proven track record of managing multiple, concurrent projects involving diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency in project management and pipeline tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Planview, and Workday Projects
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving organization with shifting priorities
• PMP certification preferred
• Ability to travel up to 1020% as needed

Why Choose Ivy?

• Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
• Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
• Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans and paid holidays.
• Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
• Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Compensation for this role ranges from $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 based on experience. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.