Information Technology Project Lead

Ad Astra Consultants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is looking for a Manager in Digital & Technology specializing in Corporate Solutions. This role is pivotal for overseeing technology and data initiatives within Fund Management, collaborating closely with various teams to optimize systems and processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably within the real estate or financial sectors. Excellent skills in stakeholder management and technical systems are required. This position offers the opportunity to drive digital adoption and enhance operational efficiency across various fund management functions.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in technology, business analysis, fund operations, or financial services.
• Experience working with Fund Management, Private Equity, Asset Management, or REITs is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with fund lifecycle processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary Digital & Technology contact for Fund Management teams.
• Manage, administer, and support key systems used by Fund Management.
• Collaborate with Data & Insights team to enable high-quality structured data.
• Drive digital adoption across the Fund Management team.
• Lead and support Digital & Technology initiatives related to Fund Management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and data security requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Understanding of fund processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or related fields

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

CRM platforms

Fund/portfolio management systems (e.g., Backstop)

workflow tools

Job description

Job Description

Position: Manager, Digital & Technology (Corporate Solutions)

Industry Focus: Real Estate, Private Equity, REITs, and Fund Management

CapitaLand’s private fund business is expanding rapidly across multiple asset classes and geographies. To support this growth, the Digital & Technology team is seeking a Manager to partner closely with the Fund Management team and ensure that technology, data, and digital platforms scale effectively with the business.

This role acts as the technology lead and business partner for Fund Management, overseeing requirements gathering, systems support, process optimisation, and the adoption of digital tools that strengthen fund reporting, investor servicing, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Business Partnership & Requirements Management
   • Act as the primary Digital & Technology contact for CapitaLand’s Fund Management teams (listed and unlisted funds, private funds, REITs).
   • Understand fund structures, lifecycle processes, investor requirements, and operational workflows.
   • Translate business needs into clear, structured technology requirements and work with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions.
   • Support new fund launches by ensuring data, systems, and processes are ready for scale.
2. Technology & Systems Support
   • Manage, administer, and support key systems used by Fund Management (e.g., Backstop, CRM/IR platforms, data repositories, SharePoint, Power BI dashboards, document management solutions).
   • Work with Group IT, Data teams, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, coordinate enhancements, and maintain system stability.
   • Ensure that digital platforms are secure, compliant, and aligned with CapitaLand IT governance standards.
3. Data & Reporting Enablement
   • Collaborate with the Data & Insights team to enable high-quality structured data for portfolio management, fundraising, investor reporting, and performance tracking.
   • Support development of dashboards, workflow automation, and reporting tools that improve decision-making and reduce manual work.
   • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely availability across systems.
4. Process Optimisation & Digital Adoption
   • Review current Fund Management processes and identify opportunities for standardisation, automation, and efficiency improvements.
   • Drive digital adoption across the Fund Management team through training, documentation, and change management.
   • Introduce industry best practices for fund operations and investor service workflows.
5. Project Management
   • Lead and support Digital & Technology initiatives involving Fund Management (e.g., system upgrades, migration projects, new platform evaluation, AI use cases).
   • Prepare project plans, manage timelines, and ensure smooth delivery across business and technical teams.
   • Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Treasury, Risk, Sustainability, and Investment teams.
6. Compliance, Governance & Risk
   • Ensure systems and processes meet regulatory, data security, and compliance requirements.
   • Support audit, due diligence, and investor queries related to technology controls and data integrity.
   • Maintain proper documentation and SOPs for fund-related systems and workflows.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or related fields.
• 5–8 years’ experience in technology, business analysis, fund operations, or financial services.
• Experience working with Fund Management, Private Equity, Asset Management, or REITs is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with fund lifecycle processes (fundraising, acquisitions, performance reporting, investor relations) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of enterprise systems such as CRM platforms, fund/portfolio management systems (e.g., Backstop), document management, SharePoint, workflow tools, and data visualisation platforms.
• Good knowledge of data structures, reporting, and dashboard development (Power BI experience preferred).
• Ability to work with vendors and internal technical teams on system enhancements, integrations, and troubleshooting.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with complex fund data.
• Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.