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Engagement Manager / Lead, Future Platforms | Housing (6 Openings)

HireNow Staffing · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$180,000-$200,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

About the job Engagement Manager / Lead, Future Platforms | Housing (6 Openings)

Engagement Manager / Lead, Future Platforms | Housing (6 Openings)

Onsite 4-5 Days per Week | New York City, NY
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting

six seasoned, highly skilled Engagement Managers / Leads, Future Platforms | Housing

on behalf of a valued client partner in the

Series E AI-driven real estate B2B software sector . HireNow Staffing is acting as a

direct placement partner

for these Engagement Manager / Lead opportunities.

We are seeking high-performing operators with strong consulting, strategy, product, implementation, or startup operations backgrounds who can lead enterprise client engagements while helping scale next-generation AI platforms. These are high-visibility positions requiring sharp judgment, client leadership skills, operational discipline, and the ability to build from zero-to-one.

Candidates with unstable or frequently changing employment history will

not

be considered. We are prioritizing professionals with strong tenure, progression, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Own enterprise customer deployments from initial scoping through implementation, launch, adoption, and post-launch success
Serve as the primary bridge between clients and internal Product, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership teams
Translate client pain points and business requirements into clear product feedback and actionable internal priorities
Lead complex multi-stakeholder engagements with executive-level customer contacts
Build scalable operating playbooks, implementation frameworks, and repeatable delivery processes
Drive issue resolution, timeline management, resource coordination, and successful customer outcomes
Partner with internal leadership to improve post-sales motions, expansion strategies, and platform adoption
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement systems that support rapid growth
Travel as needed for client meetings, implementations, or internal business priorities
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)

Engagement Manager Level

3-5 years of experience

in management consulting, strategy, implementation, product operations, customer success leadership, or client-facing startup roles
Proven experience managing complex software implementations or enterprise client programs
Engagement Lead Level

5-8 years of experience

in management consulting, strategic operations, enterprise delivery, or high-growth B2B SaaS environments
Proven experience leading large-scale client engagements and mentoring internal teams
Required for All Candidates

Strong client-facing communication skills with executive presence
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Experience building processes, systems, or operational frameworks from scratch
Strong project management discipline with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to translate customer needs into structured business and product recommendations
Willingness to work onsite

4-5 days weekly in NYC

and travel monthly if needed
Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)

Experience at high-growth B2B SaaS companies, especially housing, proptech, marketplace, or real estate technology environments
STEM degree or equivalent technical / analytical background
Prior startup operating experience or founding experience
Product management or product strategy exposure
Background building scalable implementation playbooks or customer delivery systems
Experience supporting AI-enabled products or data-driven platforms
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with first principles thinking
Experience managing enterprise clients with multiple stakeholder groups
HireNow Disqualifiers

Unable to thrive in ambiguity or startup pace environments
Unwilling to work onsite 4-5 days weekly in NYC
Unwilling to travel monthly if business needs require
Unstable or jumpy employment history
Limited client-facing ownership or weak stakeholder management background
HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:

3-8 years in consulting, strategy, product operations, startup ops, or enterprise client delivery roles
Proven track record managing complex client-facing projects
Strong communicator with executive stakeholder management skills
Experience building scalable processes and playbooks from scratch
Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving business environments
Strong judgment, ownership mindset, and structured execution style
Able to work onsite in NYC 4-5 days weekly
Stable resume with clear career progression

Standout Candidates Include:

Professionals from high-growth B2B SaaS housing / proptech companies
Operators who built implementation or customer success frameworks from zero-to-one
Consultants who transitioned successfully into startup execution roles
Candidates with technical fluency plus strong commercial instincts

HireNow Package

Engagement Manager (4 Openings)

Base Salary:

$180,000 - $200,000
Additional Compensation:

Equity + benefits package
Engagement Lead (2 Openings)

Base Salary:

$210,000 - $250,000
Additional Compensation:

Equity + benefits package
Work Location / Schedule

Onsite 4-5 days per week - New York City, NY
Full-Time / Direct Hire

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.