Corporate Affairs Manager

DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. Ltd.

is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager to lead the headquarters function for external affairs across all markets. The role sits at the intersection of government engagement, external relations, institutional partnerships and corporate responsibility, ensuring DayOne is consistently understood by policymakers and key stakeholders as a credible long-term partner in digital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in corporate affairs, external relations, public policy, government engagement or related fields.
• Proven ability to work with government bodies, regulators or institutional partners.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex external issues into clear insights for senior leaders.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills for executive-level materials.
• Proven cross-functional project management experience across multiple markets.
• Ability to exercise judgment, discretion and stakeholder maturity in high-exposure environments.
• Experience in data centres, infrastructure, energy or technology sectors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HQ-level view of external stakeholders across markets, including government agencies and regulators.
• Consolidate policy trends and public-sector sentiment across markets into actionable insights for leadership.
• Manage and strengthen DayOne’s relationships with industry platforms, research institutions and partners.
• Lead cross-market external initiatives such as market-entry engagements and strategic MoUs.
• Prepare briefings, talking points and materials for leadership engagements with governments and agencies.
• Shape CSR initiatives aligned with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor policy debates and regulatory signals, coordinating cross-functional responses when needed.
• Ensure alignment across HQ and country teams on external engagement plans.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Project management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion/Judgment

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne operates across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and Finland.

As we scale our international footprint, DayOne is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager to lead the headquarters function for external affairs across all our markets. This role sits at the intersection of government engagement, external relations, institutional partnerships and corporate responsibility, ensuring DayOne is consistently understood and positioned by policymakers, industry bodies and key stakeholders as a credible, long-term partner in digital infrastructure. Working closely with country GMs, local GR, BD, agencies and internal functions, this role provides HQ-level oversight, stakeholder mapping, policy and reputation intelligence, and project leadership for priority cross-market initiatives. It is a high-exposure, multi-market role that combines strategic thinking with disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Strategy & Mapping Develop and maintain a structured, HQ-level view of priority external stakeholders across all markets, including government agencies, economic development bodies, regulators, industry associations, institutional partners and relevant influencers. Define engagement priorities and sequences to support DayOne’s long-term positioning.
• Multi-Market Policy & Public-Sector Intelligence Consolidate policy trends, regulatory developments and public-sector sentiment across markets. Translate fragmented local inputs into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• External Relations & Ecosystem Engagement Manage and strengthen DayOne’s relationships with industry platforms, research institutions, economic agencies, strategic partners and public-sector-adjacent organisations. Ensure DayOne has the right presence, representation and narrative in influential forums.
• Cross-Market Strategic Projects Lead and coordinate high-priority external initiatives such as market-entry engagements, institutional partnerships, government or industry delegations and strategic MoUs. Provide structured project management across functions and markets to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Corporate Positioning for Public‑Sector Engagement Prepare high‑quality briefings, talking points and executive materials for leadership engagements with governments, agencies and institutional partners.
• Corporate Responsibility & Community Initiatives Shape and oversee a focused set of CSR or community programs that support DayOne’s reputation and stakeholder relationships. Ensure initiatives are credible, strategic and aligned with business priorities.
• Public‑Sector Reputation & Issue Monitoring Track policy debates, regulatory signals and emerging external risks that may affect DayOne. Coordinate cross‑functional responses when issues span jurisdictions.
• Internal Alignment on External Affairs Ensure HQ, country teams and internal functions maintain a unified understanding of key external stakeholders, policy developments and engagement plans. Help define escalation paths and decision frameworks for multi‑market external issues.

Requirements

• 5–8 years experience in corporate affairs, external relations, public policy, government engagement or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government bodies, regulators, economic agencies or institutional partners.
• Strong capability in synthesising complex external issues into clear, structured insights for senior leaders.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, especially for executive‑level materials.
• Proven cross‑functional project management experience, ideally across multiple markets.
• Ability to exercise judgment, discretion and stakeholder maturity in high‑exposure environments.
• Experience in data centres, infrastructure, energy or technology sectors is an advantage.
• DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next‑gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost‑effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting‑edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer‑first strategy, deep local partnerships and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.