Country Development Lead - Land & Government Affairs

COMPUTILITY TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 150.000.000 - 250.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Jakarta Utara is seeking a Country Development Lead - Land & Government Affairs to drive the identification and development of data center properties. The role involves leading negotiations, managing due diligence, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, fluency in the local language, and a robust understanding of industrial development processes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with land transactions and industrial park development models.
• Understanding key requirements for industrial or data center projects.
• Fluent proficiency in the local language for communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suitable land for data center development.
• Lead commercial negotiations with landowners and developers.
• Manage land due diligence and planning consultations.
• Build relationships with government bodies and stakeholders.
• Map out key processes from land acquisition to project commencement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Project management

Job description

Country Development Lead - Land & Government Affairs

Identify and evaluate suitable land or industrial properties for data center development.

Lead commercial negotiations with industrial parks, developers, and landowners.

Manage land due diligence, planning consultations, and preliminary technical feasibility assessments.

Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, industrial parks, and key stakeholders.

Map out key processes from land acquisition to project commencement.

Coordinate with internal technical, legal, and engineering teams as well as external consultants.

Identify risks related to policy, compliance, land, and construction, and develop mitigation strategies.

Support headquarters with investment evaluation, project proposals, and development strategy.

Familiarity with land transactions, industrial park development models, or government engagement processes.

Understanding of key requirements for industrial or data center projects (power, planning, infrastructure).

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Ability to independently drive projects from concept to execution with strong results orientation.

Fluent proficiency in the local language. Able to conduct communication and negotiation with government bodies, industrial parks, and landowners in the local language.

English at business-working level for communication, reporting, and collaboration with teams in other countries.