Director, Energy & Power Origination, APAC
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Develop and execute Vantage's long-term power and energy strategy for Japan, identifying and securing opportunities to support future data center developments. Lead negotiations for renewable energy procurement, corporate PPAs, utility supply agreements, and battery storage solutions while assessing market dynamics and regulatory trends. Establish executive-level relationships with utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders to secure long-term capacity and represent the company in discussions regarding energy policy and grid constraints. Oversee utility connection, energization, and power delivery activities across active projects, partnering with development and construction teams to ensure infrastructure is delivered on schedule. Manage risks related to network upgrades and utility dependencies, ensuring successful handover of assets into operational environments.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in power markets, utilities, energy infrastructure, renewable energy, energy origination or related sectors
- Deep understanding of Japan's electricity market, utility framework and regulatory environment
- Proven track record originating and negotiating complex energy transactions, including utility supply agreements and renewable procurement arrangements
- Experience working with Japanese utilities, regulators and major energy market participants
- Strong commercial, negotiation and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives, external stakeholders and strategic partners
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial or data center developments
- Business-level Japanese and English language capability
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