Full-Time

Director of Operations

Posted on 9/11/2026

Action Property Management

Action Property Management

501-1,000 employees

HOA property management and resident services

Compensation Overview

$130k - $140k/yr

+ Monthly cell phone stipend + Yearly discretionary performance bonus

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Alternating weekend leadership coverage is required.

Bachelor's

Category
Real Estate (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in luxury hotel or hotel residence operations, focused on Rooms Division, including Forbes experience.
  • Forbes service training and experience maintaining Forbes standards.
  • Strong Rooms Division, Front Office, Resident Services, or Hotel Operations leadership experience.
  • Experience maintaining Forbes service standards and luxury guest experience programs.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with proven success leading large teams in high-touch luxury service environments.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in BuildingLink, ADP, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
  • Minimum of a CMCA designation.
  • Experience managing large or complex residential communities, ideally in high-rise, luxury, or hospitality environments.
  • Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing large budgets of $7 million or more.
  • Extensive experience coordinating complex capital projects, repairs, and long-term planning.
  • Background in HOA litigation, construction defects, and legal processes affecting common interest communities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, influence, and build lasting relationships.
  • Professional presence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with boards and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of the property's operations, including front desk, concierge, housekeeping, and engineering.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team by providing training, coaching, and performance management.
  • Ensure a consistently high level of guest satisfaction through exceptional service delivery.
  • Develop and manage operational budgets.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and contracts to optimize costs and service quality.
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards.
  • Oversee renovation and improvement projects.
  • Support resident events, emergencies, operational priorities, and alternating weekend leadership coverage as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • M100 and CMCA certificates are desired.
  • PCAM designation is preferred.
Action Property Management

Action Property Management

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Action Life (Action Property Management) manages homeowner associations in California, serving single-family homes, PUDs, condominiums, townhomes, and urban communities. It earns revenue via service fees from HOAs and developers. Its products are a suite of property-management services that cover financials and resident management, including bill pay, autopay, eStatements, ledger management, payment history tracking, board portal access, document management, action lists, directors' reports, financial reporting, work orders, resident management, and non-compliance tracking. The company differentiates itself by being the largest privately owned HOA management firm in California with strong client retention and positive resident scorecards. Its goal is to improve residents’ living experiences through efficient, high-quality management and service delivery.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2026 BBB named Action Property Management a Torch Awards for Ethics finalist.
  • February 2026 Great Place to Work certified Action for the second straight year.
  • August 2025 brand refresh modernized Action’s website and materials for growth.

What critics are saying

  • October 2025 data-breach investigations allege unauthorized access to Action’s network and resident data.
  • June 2026 Indeed reviews criticize biased managers and inconsistent policies, hurting retention.
  • A second breach would trigger board defections across California renewals in 2026–2027.

What makes Action Property Management unique

  • Action manages Millennium Tower San Francisco’s Forbes VERIFIED luxury residences in 2026.
  • Its January 2026 Zendesk AI rollout cut first response times 81 percent.
  • Action Life supports hundreds of HOAs with association-specific resident portals and knowledge bases.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Action Property Management
Mar 1st, 2026
Action Property Management leader Carla Gatza earns Global Recognition for workplace excellence.

Action Property Management leader Carla Gatza earns Global Recognition for workplace excellence. Irvine, CA - March 2026 Carla Gatza, Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Action Property Management, has been awarded a 2026 Global Recognition Award in the leadership category, highlighting her impact on workplace culture and organizational performance. The award recognizes Gatza's disciplined leadership approach and her ability to build high-performing teams through a people-first strategy that delivers measurable results. Evaluators noted her consistent execution across leadership fundamentals, including strategy, employee engagement, and ethical decision-making. A leadership model built on results. Gatza stood out among candidates by achieving top scores across all three core evaluation areas: vision and strategy implementation, the ability to inspire and motivate, and integrity in leadership. Each category received the highest possible rating, placing her among a select group of leaders recognized for comprehensive excellence. Her leadership has translated into tangible outcomes at Action Property Management, most notably in employee retention. Under her direction, the company has achieved a manager retention rate four times higher than the industry average, a significant benchmark in an industry often challenged by burnout and turnover. Redefining workplace culture in HOA Management. Within the homeowners association industry, stability at the manager level directly impacts community experience. Gatza's approach focuses on aligning talent with purpose, ensuring team members are placed in roles where they can succeed and grow. Rather than treating company values as abstract ideals, she has embedded them into daily operations as measurable standards. This structure is reinforced through ongoing feedback, mentorship, and professional development programs that support long-term career growth. Her framework emphasizes a balance of accountability and trust, creating an environment where employees are empowered while still held to clear performance expectations. From culture to community impact. The effects of Gatza's leadership extend beyond the workplace. Strong internal culture has enabled Action Property Management to deliver more consistent, reliable service to the communities it manages. In an industry where turnover can disrupt board relationships and resident experience, this level of organizational stability provides a competitive advantage and strengthens long-term community outcomes. As one award spokesperson noted, Gatza's leadership reflects a model where individuals are "trusted to lead" and motivated to perform at their highest level. Setting a new standard. The Global Recognition Awards uses a structured evaluation model to compare candidates across industries, focusing on sustained impact rather than isolated achievements. Gatza's recognition underscores a broader shift in leadership standards, where culture, performance, and people development are increasingly seen as interconnected drivers of success. For Action Property Management, the recognition reinforces a core belief: investing in people is not a supporting strategy. It is the strategy.