APAC Grid Connection Lead for Data Center Projects

GRIT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 730,000 - 1,095,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIT is seeking a Senior Manager, Energy Development to lead grid connection delivery for large-scale data centre campuses across APAC. You will own the end-to-end process from feasibility to energisation, coordinating with grid operators, regulators and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant power infrastructure.

You will manage HV/MV projects, stakeholder engagement, and commercial aspects, with travel up to 50% during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in grid connections or power infrastructure.
• Experience managing utility interfaces from application through energisation.
• Knowledge of grid frameworks and regulatory environments in APAC (Malaysia, Japan, Australia).

Responsibilities

• Lead HV/MV grid connection projects and construction coordination.
• Manage relationships with utilities, regulators, and operators.
• Negotiate and execute connection agreements with legal/commercial teams.
• Coordinate offsite grid infrastructure and onsite substation interfaces.
• Bring cross-functional teams together to manage dependencies and delivery.
• Own grid connection schedules, budgets and risk, with senior leadership reporting.
• Advise on power availability, timelines and commercial implications early on.
• Develop playbooks to standardise delivery across regions.

Skills

Grid connections

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial judgement

Power infrastructure

Job description

GRIT is seeking a Senior Manager, Energy Development to lead grid connection delivery for large-scale data centre campuses across APAC. You will own the end-to-end process from feasibility to energisation, coordinating with grid operators, regulators and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant power infrastructure.

You will manage HV/MV projects, stakeholder engagement, and commercial aspects, with travel up to 50% during peak periods.