APAC Data Center Development Leader

Vantagedc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead front-end development for APAC data center opportunities, guiding projects from site identification through land acquisition and execution readiness. You will coordinate due diligence, governance, and multi-functional teams to maximize site conversion and align with strategic growth across the APAC region.

The role requires executive-level collaboration across Leadership, Design & Engineering, Construction, Finance, Sales, Legal, and

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC Investment Council process, providing transparency across the regional development pipeline, developing robust business cases, and preparing and presenting investment recommendations to executive leadership and decision-making forums.
• Serve as the primary owner of front-end development activities, driving opportunities from site identification through land acquisition by coordinating due diligence, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and investment approvals to improve conversion of site selection opportunities.
• Lead all early-stage project development and due diligence activities, including site selection, feasibility assessments, conceptual design, utility strategy (power, water, and fiber), permitting pathways, commercial assessments, risk evaluations, and investment approval processes.
• Interpret technical findings and provide development and commercial recommendations and risk mitigation strategies to support acquisitions.
• Act as the central point of integration across internal and external stakeholders undertaking due diligence, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide executive oversight and portfolio governance across the APAC development pipeline, delivering regular updates to Executive Leadership on project progress, risks, schedules, budgets, quality, financial performance, cash flow, and critical decisions required to achieve business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Site Selection, Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Procurement, Design, Engineering and Construction, and Executive Leadership team

Job description

Vantage is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead front-end development for APAC data center opportunities, guiding projects from site identification through land acquisition and execution readiness. You will coordinate due diligence, governance, and multi-functional teams to maximize site conversion and align with strategic growth across the APAC region.

The role requires executive-level collaboration across Leadership, Design & Engineering, Construction, Finance, Sales, Legal, and