Options Manager
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Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Overview
The Options Manager leads the development management and continuous evolution of Blue Herons company-wide options program across all product types. Working in exceptionally close partnership with Architecture Interior Design Estimating Purchasing Marketing and Sales this role ensures that all offered options are:
- Aligned with client preferences
- True to Blue Herons brand and design integrity
- Supportive of profitability and operational efficiency
- Positioned for future market needs as the company grows
The Options Manager owns the interior finish options program and serves as a collaborative partner for architectural interior design furnishings and outdoor categories. This role is highly data-driven and innovation-focused maintaining robust analytics and continuously scanning the market for trends materials and technologies that keep Blue Herons options suite modern cohesive and high-performing.
Key Responsibilities
Program Ownership & Strategy
- Lead the vision structure and ongoing evolution of Blue Herons options program across all product lines.
- Develop and maintain an options roadmap that supports company strategies brand standards and margin goals.
- Serve as a key voice in options catalog decisions jointly stewarding what is included evolved or retired.
- Ensure all options are curated to present a cohesive modern and on-brand offering that reflects Blue Herons design leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Architecture and Interior Design to ensure options support design intent and future product plans.
- Collaborate with Estimating and Purchasing to validate feasibility cost accuracy lead times and supply chain reliability.
- Work with Sales and Design Studio/Client Experience teams to ensure offerings are compelling clear and easy to present to clients.
- Facilitate feedback loops across teams to continuously refine the options catalog based on real-world experience and results.
Catalog Development & Maintenance
- Own the interior finish options catalog including flooring tile counters cabinetry fixtures and other related finishes.
- Act as a partner and influencer for architectural interior architectural furnishings and outdoor options ensuring strong alignment.
- Establish and maintain clear standards naming conventions option levels and good-better-best structures.
- Oversee lifecycle management of options including introductions refreshes and discontinuations.
- Ensure all options are accurately documented in systems and tools used by Estimating Purchasing Sales and Design.
Analytics & Performance Management
- Build and maintain robust analytics around option take rates profitability pricing sensitivity and selection trends.
- Translate data into clear actionable recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Regularly review option performance to identify underperformers margin risk and opportunities for simplification or expansion.
- Develop reporting that helps the business understand how options are impacting revenue margin cycle time and client satisfaction.
Innovation Trends & Competitive Intelligence
- Continuously research design trends client preferences emerging materials and relevant technologies.
- Benchmark competitive builders and design-led firms to understand how Blue Heron can differentiate and lead.
- Pilot new concepts and option offerings in collaboration with design and product teams measuring impact and client response.
- Ensure future-focused thinking is incorporated into the options roadmap as Blue Heron expands into new markets and product types.
Process Systems & Governance
- Partner with internal stakeholders to build efficient scalable processes for option creation approval maintenance and communication.
- Ensure all changes are controlled through a clear governance process with appropriate review and sign-off.
- Support the implementation and ongoing optimization of any systems (ERP estimating configuration or design tools) used to manage options.
- Maintain clear documentation and training materials so teams can confidently present and execute options.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Interior Design Architecture Construction Management Business or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 58 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Homebuilder options management / design center management
- Interior design with a strong focus on product standards & finishes
- Purchasing/estimating in residential construction with exposure to client options
- Experience in luxury or high-end residential construction and design is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of residential construction interior finishes and architectural components.
- Comfortable working with estimating ERP or configuration tools; strong Excel/Smartsheet skills.
- Proven ability to interpret and act on data (take rates margins cost trends etc.).
- Ability to read and understand architectural and interior design drawings/specifications.
How Success Will Be Measured
- KPIs
- Options take rates
- Options margins
- Days to sign off for Community Homes
- ID EPOs
- A cohesive modern on-brand options suite that is easy for clients and internal teams to understand and use.
- Improved option take rates and margins with clear analytics and insights regularly shared with leadership.
- Strong feedback from Architecture Interior Design Estimating Purchasing and Sales regarding collaboration and clarity.
- Demonstrated innovation in offerings and processes that support Blue Herons growth and reputation as an industry leader.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Blue Heron is the top-rated architectural, construction, interior design, and custom home building & development firm in Lake Las Vegas, NV.
