Lease Management Manager

About the role

Our client, a leading real estate and asset management services provider in Singapore, is seeking a Lease Management Manager to lead a lease administration team. This senior role will oversee the full lease lifecycle for a sizeable retail and community‑focused property portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end lease management for a large retail portfolio, handling leases, licences and tenancy documentation.
• Manage lease lifecycle activities including new leases, renewals, variations, assignments, novations, surrenders and terminations.
• Maintain accurate lease records, tenancy schedules and data in lease management and financial systems.
• Oversee rental billing, Gross Turnover (GTO) reporting and other tenancy‑related financial matters.
• Handle tenant enquiries on lease and payment issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, legal counsel and external parties on lease matters and disputes.
• Oversee arrears management and support lease enforcement and legal recovery actions.
• Review and validate tenancy and valuation reports for stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a team of lease administration professionals.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements and digitalisation projects.

Required profile

• Degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lease administration, property management or commercial real‑estate operations, with team‑leadership exposure.
• Proven experience managing high‑volume lease documentation and tenancy processes.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem‑solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Customer‑focused mindset and strong sense of responsibility.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office applications
• Lease management systems
• ERP systems (or similar property‑management software)