Strategic Planning Manager – Data Centers | First Point Group | Singapore or Malaysia

First Point Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 230,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Planning Manager for Data Centers to shape regional strategy and lead transformative initiatives across APAC and the Middle East from Singapore or Malaysia.

You will work with executives, engineering, and finance teams to assess investments, build robust models, and drive scalable growth, with a strong emphasis on governance and execution in multi-country environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related technical/commercial discipline.
• 10 to 12 years of professional experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or corporate strategy within technology or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong, demonstrable expertise in analytical problem-solving and complex financial modeling.
• Proven background in the technology, telecommunications, infrastructure, or data center industries.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to navigate complex, multi-country regulatory and commercial environments across APAC and the Middle East.
• Strong strategic vision with a track record of successfully executing long-term corporate growth initiatives.
• Professional availability for deployment in Singapore or Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Spearhead regional strategic planning, business development roadmaps, and growth initiatives for data center operations.
• Drive complex operational transformation projects across Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East markets.
• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling, capital expenditure (CapEx) forecasting, and economic feasibility analyses.
• Evaluate regional market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities in the data center and cloud infrastructure sector.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and technical teams to align strategic growth targets with operational capabilities.
• Facilitate executive stakeholder workshops, steering committee meetings, and strategic alignment sessions.
• Prepare executive management presentations, investment committee memos, and performance tracking dashboards.
• Monitor and report key strategic milestones, project deliverables, and regional performance metrics.

Skills

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Analytical problem-solving

Strategic planning

Regulatory/commercial environments

Data center / infrastructure domain

Growth strategy execution

Deployment readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Finance/Business

MBA (nice-to-have)

CFA / PMP certification (nice-to-have)

Job description

Position Summary:

First Point Group is seeking an experienced, highly strategic, and accomplished Strategic Planning Manager specializing in Data Centers with 10 to 12 years of strategy or consulting experience to join our rapidly expanding team in Singapore or Malaysia. In this critical regional leadership role, you will spearhead shaping regional data center strategy, driving transformation projects, and supporting long-term growth across the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East markets [cite: 3]. You will work closely with executive leadership, engineering squads, and financial stakeholders to evaluate infrastructure investments, build robust financial models, and operationalize strategic expansion initiatives. Ideal candidates bring a strong academic foundation in engineering, technology, or business, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of scaling high-growth data center businesses.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Strategic Planning Manager – Data Centers at First Point Group, you will take full ownership of driving strategic planning, transformation projects, and operational excellence initiatives across regional data center portfolios in Singapore and Malaysia [cite: 3]. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass conducting rigorous market analyses, performing complex financial and capacity modeling, and evaluating emerging infrastructure opportunities across APAC and the Middle East [cite: 3]. You will collaborate with cross-functional technical, engineering, and commercial teams to align long-term business objectives, optimize capital allocation, and streamline regional workflows. Working in a fast-paced executive environment, you will prepare high-impact management presentations, track key performance indicators, and guide senior leadership through strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead regional strategic planning, business development roadmaps, and growth initiatives for data center operations.
• Drive complex operational transformation projects across Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East markets [cite: 3].
• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling, capital expenditure (CapEx) forecasting, and economic feasibility analyses.
• Evaluate regional market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities in the data center and cloud infrastructure sector.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and technical teams to align strategic growth targets with operational capabilities.
• Facilitate executive stakeholder workshops, steering committee meetings, and strategic alignment sessions.
• Prepare executive management presentations, investment committee memos, and performance tracking dashboards.
• Monitor and report key strategic milestones, project deliverables, and regional performance metrics.
• Support long-term capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure scalable and profitable business expansion.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related technical/commercial discipline.
• 10 to 12 years of professional experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or corporate strategy within technology or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong, demonstrable expertise in analytical problem-solving and complex financial modeling.
• Proven background in the technology, telecommunications, infrastructure, or data center industries.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to navigate complex, multi-country regulatory and commercial environments across APAC and the Middle East.
• Strong strategic vision with a track record of successfully executing long-term corporate growth initiatives.
• Professional availability for deployment in Singapore or Malaysia [cite: 3].

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or advanced postgraduate degree in Finance or Strategic Management.
• Prior working experience with tier-1 data center operators, global hyperscalers, or leading management consulting firms (MBB/Big 4).
• Familiarity with data center design, power usage effectiveness (PUE), colocation economics, and fiber connectivity landscapes.
• Experience managing cross-border mergers, acquisitions, or greenfield infrastructure rollout projects.
• Certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or financial analysis (CFA).

Application Information:

• Recruiter: First Point Group Recruitment Team [cite: 3]
• Contact Name: Rahul Dansanghani (Principal Account Manager) [cite: 3]
• Email: [e-mail] [cite: 3]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for senior strategic planning roles in the data center sector, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your experience with financial modeling, infrastructure CapEx planning, and regional market expansion across APAC or the Middle East [cite: 3].