Senior Manager, Business & Programme Development

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to take a front-row seat in the fast-growing and exciting world of AI. This role offers an unprecedented opportunity to shape the infrastructure that powers the future of artificial intelligence while driving sustainable innovation in the rapidly expanding data centre industry.

The candidate will have opportunities to work on exciting projects/deals in the fast-growing data centre industry, seeing through the entire project life cycle from inception to execution. He/she will be part of a team that works closely together to identify, source, negotiate and execute business opportunities in both new and existing markets.

As part of Keppel Group’s drive towards advancing sustainable development, the candidate will also have opportunities to be involved in the development and implementation of sustainable solutions in the data centre space.

This role will report to the Head of Business & Programme Development and is based in Singapore.

Job Description:

• Be part of a team that drives greenfield and brownfield data centre development projects globally

• Actively contribute and participate in driving/co-driving key strategic initiatives (including but not limited to new market entry, partnerships, decarbonisation/renewables etc)

• Develop and pursue opportunities to build up power banks for future data centre developments

• Support end-to-end investment process, including origination, deal evaluation, commercial viability, financial analysis and modelling, negotiations, due diligence, and execution

• Conduct market research / scanning and be up to date with industry developments in key identified markets

• Prepare briefing papers and presentations for senior management, potential partners and customers

• Mentor and guide junior team members

• Support ad-hoc initiatives as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Corporate Finance, Real Estate, Engineering or equivalent

• 8-14 years relevant working experience in business development, investment, power & renewables. Experience in data centres or energy-related industries is a plus.

• Good business acumen to be able to negotiate and structure deals. Able to think out of the box.

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, driving and executing initiatives under pressure.

• Strong analytical skills with proven financial modeling and market research capabilities

• Good communication and writing skills. Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Enthusiastic learner who is independent, self-motivated and proactive, yet also an effective team player

• Willing to travel as required