Key Responsibilities

1. Lease Management (as Lessee and Landlord)

• Manage end-to-end lease lifecycle, including negotiations, renewals, documentation, and terminations.
• Serve as the key liaison between SPH Media, landlords, tenants, and internal departments.
• Provide advice to senior management on leasing strategies, opportunities, and risks.
• Maintain and track critical lease information, ensuring compliance with contractual and corporate requirements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders on lease portfolio performance and outlook.

2. Project Management (A&A, Fit-Outs, and CRE Works)

• Plan and deliver fit-out, renovation, and A&A projects from concept to completion.
• Define project scope, budget, and timeline; monitor execution to ensure delivery meets business and quality objectives.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to align project outcomes with corporate goals.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and vendors through tendering, construction, and handover phases.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, workplace safety standards, and internal governance policies.

3. Space and Occupancy Planning

• Lead space utilization and workplace studies; develop occupancy plans based on headcount projections and operational needs.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Present recommendations and reports to senior management for decision-making on space strategy.
• Coordinate moves, changes, and space reconfigurations in collaboration with HR, IT, and business units.

4. Financial and Administrative Management

• Prepare business cases, project proposals, and funding papers for management approval.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal discipline.
• Track and report on financial performance of lease and project portfolios.
• Support administrative duties such as contract documentation, invoice processing, and audit compliance.

5. Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior business leaders, department heads, and external partners.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring performance, accountability, and service quality.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve business and workplace goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Project Management, Building, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in lease management, corporate real estate, or project management, ideally within a complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and manage expectations of senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial leasing principles, contract administration, and property regulations.
• Proven track record in managing office fit-out or renovation projects end-to-end.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, CAFM systems, or space planning tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data to drive insights.

Core Competencies

• Strategic stakeholder management and influence.
• Project management and organizational excellence.
• Financial and analytical acumen.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Collaborative and adaptable with a proactive mindset.