Project Manager
About StarRez
StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.
The Role
We are seeking a Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role sits within the Business Operations team, which is responsible for driving high impact, cross functional initiatives that support StarRez’s long-term growth and operational excellence.
The Business Operations team owns the execution of value creation projects, business optimization initiatives, mergers and acquisitions integrations, and business systems programs. The team also facilitates the Global Leadership Program and leads emerging AI initiatives across StarRez. As a Project Manager, you will directly support this portfolio of work by managing multiple global projects each fiscal year and partnering closely with internal teams, leaders, and executive stakeholders.
Based in our Denver, Colorado office, you will play a key role in driving operational clarity, execution discipline, and consistent project outcomes across regions and time zones. You will manage projects from initiation through close, ensuring timelines, dependencies, risks, and outcomes are clearly defined, tracked, and communicated. This role is ideal for an early career project manager with hands on experience in project coordination, operations management, and cross functional delivery, who is comfortable working with senior leaders and C-suite executives in a global environment.
Role Specifics
- Work Location: Denver, Colorado
- Travel: < 5% (rare exceptions may arise) [The percent of travel is an estimation, and it could vary up or down based on business needs throughout the year.]
- Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Project Management Office Leader.
Application Deadline: This role will accept applications until March 20, 2026, unless otherwise posted.
What You Will Own
- End to end project management from initiation through closing for Business Operations initiatives, which could include some or multiple of the following value creation projects, business optimization efforts, mergers and acquisitions integrations, business systems programs, the Global Leadership Program, and AI initiatives at StarRez
- Delivery of three to five global projects per fiscal year, ensuring timelines, scope, dependencies, and outcomes are clearly defined and executed
- Development and maintenance of detailed project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules
- Cross functional collaboration with teams across operations, product, technology, finance, and people and culture
- Stakeholder communication including regular status updates, risk tracking, and executive level reporting
- Identification, documentation, and proactive management of risks, blockers, and interdependencies
- Facilitation of working sessions, project checkpoints, and decision making forums as needed
- Creation and maintenance of project documentation including charters, meeting notes, action items, and project closing documentation
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or operations management
- Demonstrated experience supporting or managing multiple projects simultaneously across different workstreams
- Experience working cross functionally with diverse internal teams and stakeholders
- Exposure to working with international or globally distributed team members
- Comfort partnering with leaders and senior executives, including presenting updates and navigating shifting priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting strategic initiatives such as value creation, operational optimization, systems implementations, or change management efforts
- Exposure to mergers and acquisitions integration work, global initiatives, or enterprise-wide programs
- Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Monday.com or similar platforms
- Experience in a SaaS, technology, or software enabled organization
- Interest in or exposure to AI driven initiatives, automation, or emerging technologies
Reasons to join our Team:
- Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years
- Full benefits including health care, paid time off, life insurance, and 401k plan with company match for eligible team members.
- A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities
- Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions.
- Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Even if you don't have all of the Preferred Qualifications listed above, but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you!
We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies:
StarRez will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or any other third parties for this role through this website or directly to any employee. StarRez and any of our subsidiaries will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. In addition, we ask that you do not reach out to any employee with regards to this position, or any other positions, now, or in the future.
US - Salary Range
$70,000 - $80,000 USD
StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.
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