Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.
With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.
What We Value: Our Culture
Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.
At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.
Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.
Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:
- Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes
- Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement
- Enthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
- Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
- Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners
Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE
We are seeking a Sr. AVP, Application Specialist who will manage the organization's financial application portfolio, overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of business-critical software and applications. This role requires a seasoned software engineering practitioner with deep expertise in corporate accounting, systems integrations and delivering solutions to improve business efficiency. The Sr. AVP Application Specialist will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to ensure applications align with business objectives and support operational excellence.
HOW YOU ADD VALUE
- Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of applications across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
- Lead the design and implementation of system integrations to ensure seamless functionality across internal and external applications and platforms.
- Develop and enforce application maintenance processes and policies to ensure smooth daily operations, addressing system issues, bugs, and performance problems proactively.
- Ensure that applications meet regulatory compliance requirements and risk management standards, particularly in data security and privacy.
- Mentor and manage a team of application specialists, fostering professional development and ensuring high performance.
- Work in close collaboration with product management to ensure software is developed that anticipates future needs and maintains option value
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Must have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in IT and application management with deep understanding of accounting principles
- 5+ years of experience in Workday Financial module with workday development technologies – EIBs, Cloud Connections, Rest APIs, Studio integrations and Reports
- Proven experience in managing enterprise-level applications and systems, including ERP, or other business-critical platforms.
- Strong expertise in application architecture, system integration, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver results on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with application lifecycle management tools and software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
- In-depth understanding of data security, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
Good to have:
- Workday certification is a HUGE plus
- Experience working in Onsite-Offshore models
Base Compensation Range:
$177,991.00 To $260,700.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.
Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.
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Perks for You
- Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
- Work-life balance offerings include:
- Hybrid Work Policy
- Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time
- Summer Fridays
- Work From Anywhere Month
- In-house and external learning & development opportunities
- Generous health insurance and wellness benefits
EEO Statement
Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]
