Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NYSE: REXR) is a leading, publicly traded industrial real estate investment and management company operating a $13 Billion industrial real estate portfolio.

Vice President, Head of Technology

The Head of Technology will provide visionary and strategic leadership and effective management for the Technology & Data Analytics Department. At Rexford, we are committed to technology driving our operations, customer and employee experience, and overall productivity. You will conceive, develop, and execute our technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving the implementation of cutting-edge solutions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a dynamic team and collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize processes, drive digital transformation, and position Rexford Industrial as a technology leader.

About The Role

• Partner with senior management to conceive, develop, and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that drives growth and operational excellence. Identify opportunities to leverage technology for competitive advantage throughout the enterprise.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
• Collaborate with team members across the organization to understand and analyze business priorities, opportunities, and challenges, identifying and implementing technology and solutions that enable a technology-driven approach.
• Drive the adoption of digital technologies across the organization, enhancing efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and customer/employee experience.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of technology solutions, including property management systems, CRM, intranet and data analytics platforms.
• Lead technology projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
• Understand the requirements of a hybrid work model and have a demonstrated ability to enhance and optimize the employee and related stakeholder experience through IT solutions.
• Develop strategies for collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive insights, operational efficiencies, and informed decision-making.
• Enable real-time access to operational and market-oriented information to maximize transparency while pushing access to key information, learning, and decision-making down throughout the enterprise.
• Establish and maintain the highest quality and consistency of cybersecurity protocols, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, business continuity, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with external technology vendors and partners, negotiating contracts, managing relationships, and ensuring service delivery.
• Communicate technology initiatives, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Evaluate their potential to improve Rexford Industrial's operations and customer offerings.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to set a technology vision and drive its execution, aligning with organizational goals.
• Strong business and strategic acumen, with the ability to understand and align technology initiatives to enhance and enable organizational objectives.
• Proven experience in driving technological innovation and delivering successful technology projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, mutual respect, and continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, machine learning, data analytics, and their applications in real estate.
• Experience in project management, including defining scope, managing budgets, and delivering results.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.

Rexford Industrial's total reward plan includes a premier benefits package, bonus eligibility, and long-term stock incentives. This role's expected annual base salary range is $155,000 to $285,000, with a 40% yearly discretionary bonus target and stock grant eligibility. *The actual base salary and total compensation offered depend on a variety of factors, which include, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location where the job will be performed. The final base salary and total compensation will be described in any offer letter.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Bonus Eligibility & Long-Term Incentives
• 401(k) Employer Match Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Robust Health & Wellness Program
• Volunteer and Community Engagement Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We celebrate diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (“Rexford”) makes the following disclosure: in connection with an application for employment at Rexford, Rexford is collecting the categories of personal information requested in the application for the purpose of evaluating a potential employment relationship with the applicant. Rexford does not sell personal information. To learn more about Rexford’s privacy policy, please visit https://www.rexfordindustrial.com/privacy-policy

*These stock grants are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, are currently subject to vesting over a four-year period, with 25% of the grant vesting per year, and require continued employment on the grant date and each applicable vesting date. Actual bonus and stock grants are discretionary based on company and/or individual performance determined by Rexford Industrial in its sole discretion, and the amount of any such bonus and/or stock grant may be less or more than the targets (and may be zero). You must remain employed through the payment date of any such bonus and/or vesting to be eligible for payment/vesting.