Sr. AVP, IT Engineering

Who We Are

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

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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 ma