APAC Sustainability Director: Strategy & Stakeholder Impact

vantage data centers apac pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers APAC is seeking an experienced Sustainability Director to lead the APAC region. You will embed sustainability into operations, guide regional strategy, and partner with the Global Sustainability COE to localize initiatives.

The role requires building cross-functional influence across site design, procurement, construction, and operations, while engaging customers and regulators to advance sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate sustainability or ESG within multinational organizations.
• Experience in the data center, energy, infrastructure, or technology sectors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience integrating sustainability into large capital projects (infrastructure, energy, real estate, or data centers).
• Experience engaging directly with customers on sustainability topics (e.g., RFP responses, audits, strategic sustainability discussions).

Responsibilities

• Advise and partner with APAC executives to embed sustainability into business operations and drive transformational change.
• Serve as APAC SME, guiding cross-functional partners across site selection, design, construction, procurement, and operations.
• Align with Global Sustainability COE to integrate strategy with regional priorities.
• Set regional sustainability goals, develop roadmaps, and localize global initiatives to fit market conditions.
• Advise leadership on sustainability risks and mitigation plans (regulatory, climate, water, social responsibility).
• Collaborate with Public Policy to shape policy frameworks aligned with sustainability strategy.
• Support engagement with communities, local government, NGOs on environmental and social topics.
• Represent Vantage in regional customer engagements, industry forums, and thought leadership.
• Partner with Sales to develop sustainability sales enablement and support RFPs and audits.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Sustainability strategy

Regulatory & risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Vantage Data Centers APAC is seeking an experienced Sustainability Director to lead the APAC region. You will embed sustainability into operations, guide regional strategy, and partner with the Global Sustainability COE to localize initiatives.

The role requires building cross-functional influence across site design, procurement, construction, and operations, while engaging customers and regulators to advance sustainability goals.