Senior Manager, Commercial

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial to lead cost control, contract administration and procurement across multiple projects in APAC, with a strong emphasis on financial governance and risk management.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial, APAC, you will influence stakeholders, optimize budgets, and ensure delivery excellence while upholding our standards for governance and value. A Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in commercial management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in commercial/cost management within construction or mission-critical sectors.
• Proven experience leading multiple projects or large programs.
• Ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong cost control, financial planning, and procurement expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractual and commercial activities across project lifecycles.
• Manage cost control, budgeting, forecasting and commercial governance.
• Drive process improvements and deliver value through PM collaboration.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, contractors and advisors.

Skills

Cost management

Cost control

Financial planning

Contract administration

Procurement

Supply chain management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Commercial is responsible for leading commercial management across multiple projects or a major program within the region, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, procurement, and commercial risk management across the full project lifecycle. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role is empowered to make informed commercial decisions within defined frameworks, proactively managing risks, resolving complex issues, and driving value outcomes across a portfolio of projects. The Senior Manager is expected to anticipate challenges, influence key stakeholders, and implement solutions that balance cost, schedule, and quality, while aligning with broader business objectives. Reporting to the Director, Commercial, APAC, the role acts as a critical bridge between regional commercial strategy and on-the-ground execution. It translates strategic priorities into consistent, high-quality delivery outcomes, ensuring that governance, financial performance, and commercial best practices are upheld across projects. The Senior Manager partners closely with Project Directors, Delivery teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and performance, while also contributing to continuous improvement of commercial processes and capability across APAC. This role requires strong leadership presence, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and multi-project environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Commercial and Financial Management: Lead commercial oversight across multiple projects or a major campus, ensuring alignment with budget, forecast, and financial targets. Establish and maintain robust cost control processes, including budgeting, commitments, expenditures, and forecasting.
• Contract & Commercial Governance: Oversee all contractual and commercial activities across project lifecycles, including procurement, contract administration, variations, and close-out. Evaluate contractual risks and obligations, ensuring compliant, commercially sound outcomes that protect the business and drive value.
• Process Improvement & Delivery Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes, tools, and reporting. Identify inefficiencies and implement practical enhancements in collaboration with project delivery, legal, and functional stakeholders to improve consistency and performance.
• Local Market Delivery: Support and lead commercial activities across projects in the specific market, applying strong knowledge of local market conditions, regulatory requirements, and standard forms of contract. Ensure procurement and commercial strategies are tailored to optimize delivery outcomes, manage local supply chain dynamics, and mitigate market-specific risks.
• Commercial Risk & Business Insight: Proactively identify, assess, and manage commercial risks across the portfolio. Provide clear, data-driven insights on cost, risk, and exposure to support decision-making and maintain alignment with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and advisors. Communicate commercial risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies effectively to project teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and informed delivery.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years’ experience in commercial / cost management within construction or mission-critical sectors.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or large-scale programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in cost control and financial planning.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, including FIDIC, NEC, or local forms of contract.
• Strong expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in APAC markets preferred.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.