Director, Site Selection, SEA

The Director, Site Selection, SEA will be responsible for managing various data center site selection activities in line with Vantage’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering quality sites in identified markets within key performance indicators regarding timing, project schedule, costs, risks, and technical requirements. The role will also involve lead all conversations and documentation for new site opportunities that are received through a bid process from third parties, preparing all internal documentation with regard to shortlisting a site as per standard internal Vantage process, and leading all initial transaction closure related conversations such negotiating commercial terms, securing internal approval before those terms are finalized in an LoI or an equivalent document.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring large, complex sites with a high volume and velocity of deal flow in Japan.
• A strong business network across the real estate sector (C-Suite access).
• Minimum of +10 years’ experience in a real estate role for large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in City Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Law, Surveying, or related field is preferred but not required.
• Direct, hands-on experience in negotiating acquisitions and acquiring sites zoned for industrial, technical, or data center uses is a must.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
• Above market total compensation package
• Recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community