Sr. Manager, Facilities & Vendor Management

What You’ll Do 

As the Senior Manager, Facilities & Vendor Management at Strive Health, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of real estate transactions, facility operations, and enterprise-wide vendor partnerships.  

You will drive real estate strategies and ensure operational excellence across a growing national portfolio of healthcare and administrative sites. You will partner closely with senior leadership in Legal, Finance, and Operations to influence site selection, manage lease portfolios, and oversee operational readiness for new and existing locations. Additionally, you will provide oversight of daily office operations at Strive’s Denver Headquarters, ensuring a seamless workplace experience and fostering an environment that supports productivity, collaboration, and culture. 

You will also have responsibility for developing and maintaining a repository of all operational vendors, partnering with SMEs for cross-functional collaboration, governance, and SLA management.  You will build scalable vendor management frameworks and implement continuous process improvements that enhance cost efficiency and workflow effectiveness across the enterprise. 

The Day to Day 

Strategic Facilities Leadership: 

• Lead real estate strategy and portfolio management, including site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and terminations. 
• Partner with market and business leaders to align facility decisions with organizational growth objectives and long-term strategy. 
• Provide executive-level oversight of facilities operations across all Strive locations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and business continuity. 
• Develop and refine operational playbooks, process frameworks, and best practices to ensure scalability and standardization. 
• Monitor and report on real estate expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements. 

Vendor Management and Governance: 

• Build and oversee a best-in-class vendor management program, ensuring cost-effective partnerships and high-quality service delivery. 
• Lead vendor selection, contracting, onboarding, and performance evaluation. 
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure vendor accountability, contract compliance, and risk mitigation. 
• Identify opportunities for innovation, automation, and improved efficiency across vendor relationships. 

 Headquarters & Workplace Management 

• Provide leadership for daily operations of Strive’s Denver Headquarters, ensuring a safe, functional, and engaging workplace environment. 
• Oversee facilities, supplies, equipment, and administrative services to enable effective cross-departmental collaboration. 
• Serve as a culture champion, ensuring the headquarters supports employee engagement and organizational values. 

Qualifications 

Minimum: 

• 9+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification in real estate management, facilities operations, project management, or a related field. 
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.   
• Must be based in Denver with the ability to be in the office 2+ days/week. 
• Ability to travel and be onsite to meet business needs.
• Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for travel across an assigned region to meet business needs.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 

Preferred  

• Demonstrated success in real estate transactions, lease portfolio management, and multi-site operations oversight. 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and execute on enterprise strategies. 
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost reduction strategies, and compliance governance. 
• Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills. 
• Proven experience in real estate transactions, lease management, and portfolio management 
• Experience managing multi-site healthcare real estate portfolios. 
• Advanced knowledge of commercial leasing regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management. 
• Proficiency in real estate and vendor management software, lease tracking tools, and financial analysis platforms. 
• Track record of driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and process standardization at scale. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 

 Annual Base Salary Range: $109,000 - $136,000