Assistant Manager, Government Relations (SG/ MY)

Bridge Data Centres Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center operator in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager for Government Relations. This role involves managing pre-development project management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and establishing communication with government stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in government or regulatory affairs, preferably in the data center or IT industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in government affairs or project approval processes.
• Experience in the Data Center, IT, or telecommunications industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework of Data Centers is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of pre-development project management for Data Center initiatives.
• Review project approval and construction permit procedures.
• Coordinate business collaboration with other departments for project compliance.
• Supervise completion of project-related tasks in accordance with timelines.
• Establish communication channels with government departments and industry authorities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Assistant Manager, Government Relations (SG/ MY)

Take charge of pre-development project management for the company’s Data Center initiatives, including pre-project planning, land acquisition, and master planning.

Review all project approval and construction permit procedures to ensure complete documentation and compliance with approval eligibility requirements.

Coordinate business collaboration with other departments based on the progress of pre-project approval processes, ensuring project compliance with relevant regulations at all stages.

Supervise the timely completion of project-related tasks (e.g., application submission, review coordination, and project completion reporting) in accordance with the established timeline.

Establish and maintain effective communication and liaison channels with relevant government departments, industry authorities, regulatory agencies, and industry associations.

Coordinate meetings with government-related stakeholders and prepare supporting materials such as reports and briefings.

Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Operations, etc.) to align business objectives with regulatory requirements.

Support the development of communication strategies and risk mitigation measures related to government and regulatory affairs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, or Data Center project approval/review processes. Experience in the Data Center, Information Technology (IT), or telecommunications industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework of Data Centers and key relevant government entities is highly preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Government Relations Manager?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

About Bridge Data Centres Malaysia

Bridge Data Centres Malaysia is a leading owner, operator, and investor in data centres located across Asia Pacific. The company invests in, conceptualizes, designs, builds, and operates high‑quality data centre facilities, with best‑in‑class operating and maintenance procedures to ensure the highest levels of uptime and reliability. We are looking for suitable candidates to fulfill the required position for our current plant at Cyberjaya, new plant located at Kulai, Johor and Bukit Jalil.