Vice President, Site Selection at AirTrunk

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Selection, Land Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Real Estate Development, Due Diligence, Permitting, Master Planning, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Strategy, Infrastructure Planning, Budget Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Market Entry Strategy, Project Management

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company? AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning… Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground. A Snapshot As Vice President, Site Acquisition, this role defines and drives the site acquisition strategy for data centre expansion, shaping long-term growth, and market entry. This strategic, regionally focused role leads a multi-layered function and is accountable for delivering commercially viable, development-ready sites while influencing high-stakes decisions across industry, government, and internal leadership. You will: Set and drive regional strategy, aligning land and site priorities with company objectives and long-term capacity growth Lead and scale the function, overseeing a regional team across land acquisition, master planning, due diligence, and permitting Influence critical outcomes, leading strategic negotiations and resolving complex, business-critical challenges with senior stakeholders and external partners As a senior leader in the business, you will report to the Chief Customer and Innovation Officer and operate as a strategic leader shaping the land pipeline and team across the organisation. In this role, you will influence senior leaders, direct key functional areas, and lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, performance, and culture at scale. Your Day to Day Strategic Leadership & Regional Direction Define & drive the end-to-end site selection & development readiness strategy across the region, integrating acquisition, planning, capacity & infrastructure considerations. This will be done in collaboration & close partnership with the energy team. Shape market entry, expansion, and capital deployment decisions in partnership with Executive leadership. Establish frameworks, governance, and standards to ensure consistent, scalable execution across all markets. Develop and close on land opportunities across the region – partnering with key teams – particularly the energy team. Functional Leadership & Capability Building Lead a multi-disciplinary function spanning site transactions, planning & permitting, architecture inputs/masterplanning, and due diligence Manage and develop a regional team, building a high-performing, scalable organisation Site Acquisition, Deal Execution & Commercial Outcomes Oversee the origination and execution of complex land transactions, partnerships, and development agreements Lead strategic negotiations with landowners, governments and key partners Maintain accountability for commercial outcomes, including land cost, risk exposure, and speed to market Manage a site pipeline across all AirTrunk geos Master Planning & Test fit Team Oversight Provide senior level oversight of master planning & test fits feasibility to ensure scalable, high-efficiency developments which are maximising capacity outcomes Ensure alignment between site selection, design standards, and customer requirements, including hyperscale and multi-tenant solutions Guide feasibility-stage design, balancing cost, risk, constructability, and long-term operational performance Planning, Permitting & Regulatory Strategy Set and lead regional planning and permitting strategies, ensuring timely approvals and predictable delivery outcomes Build and maintain senior relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies, influencing policy where required Navigate complex regulatory environments and remove systemic barriers to entry Due Diligence, Risk & Governance Establish and enforce best-in-class due diligence frameworks across technical, environmental, commercial, and legal domains Oversee risk identification and mitigation strategies, ensuring informed investment decisions and portfolio resilience Provide executive-level reporting on pipeline status, risks, and investment readiness Cross-Functional & Customer Alignment Partner with energy, design, development, construction, commercial, and customer solutions teams to ensure seamless transition from site selection to delivery Support customer engagement by aligning site strategy with client requirements and market demand Enable data-driven decision-making through development of site intelligence and market insights Industry Leadership & External Influence Represent the organisation as a senior industry leader, influencing infrastructure outcomes and building strategic partnerships Engage across industry forums, utilities, and government to shape power, planning, and infrastructure ecosystems Requirements 15+ years in site selection, real estate, infrastructure, or data centre development, with a strong track record delivering large-scale, multi-market projects Proven success in land acquisition, complex deal execution, and planning/permitting across multiple jurisdictions Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through senior leaders Strong understanding of data centre site selection drivers (power, fibre, land, cooling) and early-stage design/master planning considerations Solid knowledge of regulatory, planning, and environmental frameworks impacting large-scale developments Demonstrated ability to lead at senior organisational level, influencing strategy, investment decisions, and external stakeholders Strong commercial judgement with accountability for risk, cost, and long-term value outcomes Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Business); advanced degree preferred The AirTrunk Culture Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential. The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive. Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged. Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale. **To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**

Responsibilities

Define and drive the regional site acquisition and development readiness strategy to support hyperscale data centre expansion. Lead a multi-disciplinary team to execute complex land transactions and manage relationships with government and regulatory bodies.