Head of Corporate Real Estate Management Asia Pacific

Schaeffler Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial company is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Manager in Singapore to drive real estate management across Asia Pacific. The role involves portfolio management, transaction management, and project execution. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and over 15 years of experience in real estate processes with strong leadership skills. Proven success in managing complex portfolios in an industrial environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in corporate real estate processes throughout the entire life cycle.
• Experience in asset and property management in the industrial sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a global corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate real estate management across Asia Pacific.
• Execute real estate transactions and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Oversee planning and execution of construction projects.

Skills

Portfolio analysis

Project management

Financial planning

Stakeholder communication

Sustainability processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate management or related field

Job description

Goal of Position

The incumbent is responsible to drive corporate real estate management across the Asia Pacific region and oversee the development, implementation, and execution of goal-oriented strategies for real estate assets, including production facilities, offices, logistics/warehouses, and technology buildings.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead five core areas of responsibility:

1. Portfolio Management

• Conduct portfolio analysis and optimization based on central data.
• Support location strategy and site selection in coordination with global CREM teams.
• Provide proactive recommendations for portfolio improvements.

2. Asset and Property Management

• Translate portfolio strategies into efficient asset management practices.
• Develop and implement strategies for property management, leasing, and maintenance.
• Align operational services with divisional and regional needs.

3. Transaction Management / M&A

• Execute real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and leasing.
• Ensure compliance with global transaction guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for process execution.

4. Building and Construction Management

• Implement global standards for construction projects, including sustainability and ESG requirements.
• Oversee planning and execution of construction projects with internal and external resources.

5. Real Estate Finance

• Manage CAPEX budgeting, financial planning and reporting for real estate activities.
• Work closely with global and regional finance teams to optimise costs and processes.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate management, business administration, industrial engineering or a comparable field of study with an additional qualification in real estate economics (IREBS, etc.).
• At least fifteen years of experience in the development and implementation of complex, finance- and organisation‑specific corporate real estate processes throughout the entire real estate life cycle, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Proven success in project and portfolio management, from strategy development to pragmatic, proactive, stakeholder‑oriented implementation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in a global corporate context with a matrix organisation, combined with convincing analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills and a structured and goal‑oriented approach to work. Proven experience in ESG management, digitalisation and the development, implementation and execution of sustainability processes, etc. in the real estate industry.
• Experience in asset management/property management of diversified portfolios in the industrial sector.