Marlon Taylor
Project Manager | Program Manager | Real Estate | Technology | Strategy & Operations | MSRE | PMP® Candidate
- Role
- Program Manager at FirstService Residential
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marlon Taylor
Strategic Project Manager with 14+ years managing large-scale projects in real estate, construction, e-commerce, media and technology. Managed, optimized and completed all projects by measuring progress against baseline scopes, schedules, and budgets totaling over $845 Million. I specialize in uniting diverse teams, pinpointing continuous improvement opportunities, and strategically allocating resources that deliver exceptional value to stakeholders. As a part-time entrepreneur, I have founded various startups and launched a mobile app using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Educational credentials include Master of Science in Real Estate from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Currently preparing for the PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification exam. My Areas of Expertise include: • Project Management • Program Management • Stakeholder Consulting • Scope Definition • Project Scheduling • Budget Administration • Cross-functional Collaboration • Process Improvement • Vendor Management • Launch Operations & Acquisitions • Business Optimization • Hospitality • Financial Analysis • Contract Negotiation • Strategic Planning • Solution Implementation
Experience
Program Manager
Jun 2025 — Present
Enterprise Program Manager within real estate operations sector, driving post-acquisition integrations and large-scale, digital transformation initiatives that strengthen portfolio performance and operational scalability. I partner with executive leadership to align operations, finance, marketing, technology, and culture while leading digital modernization efforts that enhance efficiency, compliance, and resident experience.• Lead post-acquisition integrations, aligning operations, financial controls, systems, and culture to drive performance and synergies.• Drive enterprise process modernization to standardize operations, improve efficiency, and enhance associate and resident experience.• Lead digital transformation by modernizing legacy systems and deploying AI-enabled solutions to strengthen data, compliance, and scalable operations.
Education
Roosevelt University
Master of Science - MS, Real Estate
2019 — 2020
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies, Architecture
2008 — 2012
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