Assistant Vice President, National Operations

About the Company

At Tanger, our mission is to create shopping destinations that entertain, inspire, and bring our communities together. Guided by our vision to lead the evolution of shopping, we’ve spent over four decades innovating the retail experience as a premier owner and operator of outlet and open-air centers.

We live our values every day: we lead with integrity, foster inclusion, and embrace innovation to drive meaningful change. These principles come to life through our actions—we build trust, challenge the status quo, win together, and continuously push boundaries to deliver exceptional value and experiences to make it happen.

Tanger team members are our most important asset, and we’re proud to offer an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, heard, supported, and able to thrive. Our emphasis on relationships, employee growth, and exciting career opportunities sets us apart. And our spirit of innovation, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence brings us together.

About the Role

In our continued mission to create shopping destinations that entertain, inspire, and bring communities together, Tanger is seeking a

This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively,

supported by a flexible, Teams-driven workplace designed to empower connection, innovation, and impact across geographies.

About the Tanger Perks:

• Competitive salary

• Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• 401(k) match

• Paid PTO and Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Team Member Paid Leave Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Incentives

• Group Life and Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits

• Team Member Discounts

• And more…

How can you contribute to what we do?

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and manage long and short-term capital projects to ensure projects meet company directives around priorities and budget allocation. Assist SVP, Enterprise Operations on preparations and presentation to Capital Allocation Committee. 
• Perform periodic site visits and project reviews to ensure adherence to project requirements, schedule and quality standards. Manage the RFI and contractor submittal process to ensure timely responses from team members and resolution of open issues.
• Develop effective communication mechanisms to ensure alignment of all participants, including contractors, design team and internal team members.
• Act as first point of contact of the RVPs and center managers to corporate office by providing knowledge and support regarding service contracts, vendor relations, and technical execution of agreements.
• Provide input for personnel hiring & performance reviews for Field Operations Directors.
• Act as field liaison to corporate office by providing technical assistance to RVPs and center managers in resolving operational problems/situations. 
• Serve as first point of contact in ADA/OSHA/access technical reviews and alterations, communicating budget needs and project priorities, and documenting all changes. Train Operations Directors & RVPs to aid in technical reviews per Tanger policies.
• Review and approve all tenant applications for HVAC unit replacements. Assist tenants in correction of applications that do not meet Tanger standards.
• Review and approval all tenant fiber/satellite installations to ensure Tanger standards are met.
• Serve as contact for tenant corporate offices to clarify and answer any questions regarding technical operating procedures.
• Assist in developing preventative maintenance programs to extend the useful life of assets. Update Operations Manual related to property repair and maintenance.  Review existing policies on a regular basis to ensure compliance with any applicable legislation.
• Recommend policies & procedural updates and ensure implementation of timely updates.

COMPETENCIES:

This list is illustrative only and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

• Ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability for project outcomes
• Ability to ensure effective communication takes place with all team members and project stakeholders
• Ability to complete tasks and assignments with a high attention to detail
• Must possess excellent organization and project management skills
• Ability to employ evidence-based decision making and support key decisions with data.
• Ability to serve as liaison between all corporate departments and field management.
• Ability to anticipate budget needs, work within parameters of company constraints and guide others accordingly.
• Ability to demonstrate strong financial acumen and ability to articulate financial implications of decisions as well as collaborate with senior management on the impact of those decisions
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Tanger’s Values: Innovation, Integrity, Inclusion

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering or similar discipline and 5+ years of direct construction experience including leadership and supervisory roles.
• Or 10+ years direct construction experience including leadership and supervisory roles.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering.
• 15+ years of direct construction experience including leadership and supervisory roles.

TRAVEL:

• This position requires up to 50% travel. Must be able to travel via commercial airlines. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and can operate own vehicle or rental car in a safe manner.  

HIRING RANGE DISCLIAMER: 

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Tanger's total compensation package for employees. 

Hiring Range: $126,000- $194,000

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Experience the difference and be a part of our extraordinary team! 

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Tanger values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and unique contributions and is committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued and respected. Our talent management approach, which includes policy development, training, goals, and targets, is aimed at fostering a fair, inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture.

Tanger is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 

Accessibility Note: If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, or if you are unable to use the online application, please request accommodation or ask for an alternative method of applying by emailing:

[email protected].

All recruitment is managed internally; unsolicited agency submissions from recruiters or staffing agencies will not be considered.

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