Head of Project Development

The Green Recruitment Company.; Penang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company. is representing a privately backed investment and infrastructure platform seeking a Head of Project Development in Malaysia.

The role focuses on driving local development for major digital infrastructure initiatives in Penang, coordinating with government authorities and regulatory bodies. You will lead land and permitting processes, work with engineers and external advisers, and manage partner relationships to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Established professional network within Malaysia and understanding of local government processes.
• Experience in data centre development, digital infrastructure or related large-scale projects.
• Proven involvement in government engagement, permitting, project approvals or local development coordination.
• Commercially minded, resourceful and capable of operating independently in an international environment.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead local development activities and stakeholder engagement for major digital infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state and local government authorities, regulatory bodies and relevant agencies.
• Coordinate land-related matters, permitting, planning approvals and local development requirements.
• Work closely with technical, engineering and external advisory teams to facilitate project delivery.
• Manage relationships with local partners, contractors and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve regulatory, commercial and execution challenges throughout the project development lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Local market knowledge

Independent working

Multilingual communication

Job description

We are representing a privately backed investment and infrastructure platform with a growing focus on digital infrastructure opportunities across Asia.

The Group is recruiting a Head of Project Development to drive local development, manage key stakeholders and lead government relations for a major digital infrastructure initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead local development activities and stakeholder engagement for major digital infrastructure projects.

• Establish and maintain relationships with state and local government authorities, regulatory bodies and relevant agencies.

• Coordinate land-related matters, permitting, planning approvals and local development requirements.

• Work closely with technical, engineering and external advisory teams to facilitate project delivery.

• Manage relationships with local partners, contractors and infrastructure stakeholders.

• Identify and resolve regulatory, commercial and execution challenges throughout the project development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Established professional network within Malaysia, with a strong understanding of local government processes and business practices.

• Experience in data centre development, digital infrastructure or related large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Proven involvement in government engagement, permitting, project approvals or local development coordination.

• Commercially minded, resourceful and capable of operating independently in an international business environment.

• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills.