Portfolio Director; Affordable housing leadership Twin

Portfolio Director (Affordable Housing Leadership Role in the Twin Cities)

Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable communities in the Twin Cities. For 40 years, we have been at the forefront of creating housing that goes beyond shelter. Our housing serves as a platform for resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact. With a portfolio of almost 5,000 apartment homes, Aeon provides stability for thousands of residents each year.

Our focus is on bold, forward-thinking solutions that address the need for affordable housing. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to community, we are building stronger, more sustainable futures. Join a mission-driven team that is shaping the future of affordable housing and making a lasting impact.

Aeon is seeking an experienced Portfolio Director to lead a portfolio of affordable communities across the Twin Cities. This is a senior leadership role responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and resident outcomes across multiple properties. The Portfolio Director exercises broad independent judgement and decision-making authority over property operations, financial performance, talent management, and strategic initiatives within the assigned portfolio.

We are looking for a leader who excels at balancing strong operational performance with a deep commitment to the people and communities we serve, leads with cultural competence, and has a proven ability to build trust and foster meaningful partnerships across diverse communities.

You will lead, coach and mentor Property Managers and site teams, building leadership capability across the portfolio while preparing the next generation of property management leaders. You'll foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional service while partnering closely with leaders across Asset Management, Compliance, Maintenance, Resident Services, Finance, and Development to solve complex challenges and strengthen property performance.

This role offers the opportunity to shape operational strategy, influence organizational success, and help shape the future of affordable housing across the Twin Cities. As a member of Aeon's collaborative leadership team, you'll mentor emerging leaders, improve operations across a diverse portfolio, and contribute to high-quality housing experiences that support resident stability, connection, and overall community well-being.

Success in this role requires the ability to develop high-performing teams, drive measurable operational and financial results, build trusted relationships across the organization, and continuously improve the resident and employee experience. The successful candidate will quickly establish credibility with Property Managers and cross-functional partners while strengthening portfolio performance, developing future leaders, and advancing Aeon's commitment to operational excellence.

The Portfolio Director will report to Aeon's Senior Director of Property Management.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, coach, and develop Property Managers and site teams across a portfolio of affordable and supportive housing communities, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Develop strong relationships with site leaders, providing coaching, support, and guidance to help teams achieve operational goals while delivering exceptional resident service.
• Identify leadership potential and support career development opportunities that strengthen Aeon's leadership pipeline.
• Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for an assigned portfolio of affordable and supportive housing communities, ensuring alignment with Aeon's standards, mission, and business objectives.
• Partner with Property Managers and Asset Management to develop, manage, and monitor annual operating budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Build authentic, trusted relationships with residents, community partners, and service providers through respect, responsiveness, and a commitment to understanding and partnering with the communities Aeon serves.
• Collaborate with leaders across Asset Management, Compliance, Maintenance, Resident Services, Finance, and Development to address complex challenges and advance organizational priorities.

If you're an experienced property management leader with proven success coaching teams, driving performance, building trusted relationships, and advancing a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a leader who demonstrates:

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success leading property management teams in a Regional Manager, Portfolio Manager, Area Manager, or similar senior-level capacity.
• Proven success leading, coaching, and developing Property Managers and onsite teams, including guiding leaders through performance management, difficult employee relations matters, organizational…