Associate Director Data Centre Research and Consulting, APAC

Cushman & Wakefield; Indonesia; Hybrid; IDR 2,100,105,000 - 3,150,158,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in APAC seeks an Associate Director Data Centre Research and Consulting to lead market analysis across APAC with a home base in Kuala Lumpur. You will shape data-driven insights, identify growth opportunities, and provide strategic advisory to clients and internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in data centres or IT markets, excellent communication and writing ability, and the capacity to manage multiple projects across time zones,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, business, finance, economics, or systems management; master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years of related work experience in data centres, IT or telecommunications.
• Experience in market research is valued.
• Strong data analysis and ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyse data centre activity in APAC and home base in KL.
• Collect and analyse data and publications on the global data centre sector.
• Disseminate findings across research outputs, client presentations, and webinars.
• Coordinate with global research team on reports and proposals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research proposals for business development.
• Execute bespoke advisory mandates including demand estimations and market studies.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Communication

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science / business / economics / systems management

Tools

R

Python

Statistical software

Job description

Job Title

Associate Director Data Centre Research and Consulting, APAC

About The Role (Responsibilities)

• Track and analyse data centre activity in APAC and in your home base of KL, identify trends, growth opportunities and challenges being faced by DC firms.
• Collect and analyse data and publications on the global data centre sector.
• Assess findings and disseminate across various research outputs for internal and external audiences, written publications, client presentations, webinars and industry speaking opportunities.
• Answering data and informational queries from regional team (APAC) and being a knowledgeable source of truth for data centre insights for internal personnel.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research proposals that will assist in business development and other revenue driving opportunities.
• Coordinate with global research team in drafting signature biannual and annual reports.
• Maintain effective communication with the C&W’s DCG and other stakeholders, including through participation in regular team meetings.
• Execute bespoke advisory mandates for clients that may include demand estimations, pricing strategies, financial feasibility, market study, competitor benchmarking, regulatory and compliance requirements, etc.

About You (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, business, finance, economics, or systems management; or a related field required; master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 and up to 10 years of related work experience in data centres, IT or telecommunications.
• Experience in the market research industry high regarded but not essential.
• Data analysis, research, and substantive knowledge of regional and global data centre sector.
• Fluency in quantitative research methods, including advanced statistical analysis and data collection, manipulation, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to extract meaningful findings from complex data problems and present those findings in a digestible and effective manner to diverse audiences.
• Confidence in writing high-level technical content and public speaking.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, as well as the ability to produce consistent quality work and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels and the willingness to function as part of a team with common goals to drive brand awareness and revenue generation.
• Experience working with regional and global teams and across multiple time zones.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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