This Insider Insights post was written by 33Floors’ Chief Operating Officer Tina Kikaj and originally appeared on her LinkedIn profile.
At 33Floors, we understand that project management expertise is the linchpin of any successful Yardi implementation. In fact, the effective management and control of projects from inception to completion is at the core of 33Floors’ services. We have built a team of experienced, qualified project managers with real estate industry know-how to lead our clients’ Yardi projects. These aren’t generic IT coordinators — our project managers specialize in Yardi and have a deep understanding of the property management and investment workflows behind the software. This blend of software expertise and industry context means they can foresee challenges unique to real estate implementations and address them proactively.
Comprehensive Oversight
33Floors offers a comprehensive array of project management services covering the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and requirements analysis through configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live. Our project managers will create and manage the detailed Yardi project plan on your behalf, alleviating internal Project Management Office resource constraints and supporting your operational teams. In practice, this means we handle the heavy lifting of day-to-day project coordination, including defining the project structure, scheduling tasks and meetings, tracking issues and risks, and keeping everything aligned with the defined scope and budget. We use robust methodologies and tools, including online project management software for transparency, to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Status reports, risk registers, change logs, training plans, cut-over checklists — we’ve got it all covered, so you don’t have to worry about the mechanics of the project and can focus on your core business.
A Client-focused Approach to Project Management Expertise
One of 33Floors’ core values is putting client interests first while delivering the outcomes that matter to you. Our project managers provide individual hands-on attention to ensure your implementation runs according to plan. We pride ourselves on being flexible and tailoring our approach to each client’s needs. Whether you require full project leadership to drive a complex multi-country Yardi rollout or lighter project coordination to support your internal team on a smaller upgrade, we right-size our services to fit your project. This flexible engagement model means you get the appropriate level of support and governance without unnecessary overhead. In all cases, you benefit from 33Floors’ proven framework and the collective project management expertise of our team, who have overseen numerous successful Yardi deployments.
Bridging the Gap
Crucially, our project managers act as bridges between the technical and business worlds. They are just as comfortable discussing database migration scripts with IT as they are explaining new leasing workflows to your property managers. This dual fluency helps keep both sides of the house aligned. It also enables our PMs to translate your business requirements into actionable tasks for the technical team, and to translate technical progress/issues back to business terms for stakeholders, ensuring clarity all around. By having a 33Floors PM who “speaks Yardi” at the helm, you gain a trusted advisor who will navigate the project complexities, champion your goals, and ultimately deliver a successful outcome.
33Floors has seen firsthand the transformative impact that skilled project leadership can have on Yardi projects. Our clients gain peace of mind knowing an expert is at the wheel, steering the project toward a successful go-live. If you’re planning a Yardi implementation or struggling with one in progress, consider partnering with 33Floors for our project management expertise. With our blend of Yardi savvy, industry experience, and proven methodology, we help ensure your implementation stays on course and delivers the outcomes your business expects.
Contact 33Floors today to launch your next Yardi effort with outstanding project management guidance.
