Business Development Manager – Power & Green Energy

Overview

Join Day One – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure. Day One is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers with a presence across Asia and Europe. We’re expanding into new international markets and seek talented, driven individuals to join our team. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization at scale.

Day One builds and operates hyperscale data centers across seven markets in APAC and Europe. We have raised US $4.5B in Series C funding and are building internal functions to match that scale. The processes, systems and ways of working are being shaped by the people in these roles.

Business Development Manager specializing in power infrastructure and green energy to support Day One’s data center developments in Batam. You will lead the development of reliable, scalable and commercially viable power solutions for two potential data center sites, while enhancing power delivery for our existing Kabil facility. You will work closely with PLN, renewable-energy providers, government authorities, industrial park operators and other infrastructure partners.

This is a strategic, stakeholder-facing role combining business development, commercial negotiation, infrastructure planning and project coordination. While a strong understanding of power infrastructure is essential, this is not a pure engineering position.

• Build the Power Strategy:
  Develop and execute power-supply strategies for Day One’s existing and potential data center sites in Batam. Lead power-readiness planning for two potential development sites. Assess grid capacity, connection options, reliability, redundancy, tariffs, infrastructure requirements and delivery timelines. Identify opportunities to improve capacity, reliability, cost and delivery of power to the existing Kabil facility. Evaluate utility supply, captive power, renewable energy and other alternative power solutions.
  
  Prepare commercial recommendations and business cases to support site selection, investment and development decisions.
• Engage and Influence:
  Lead engagement and negotiations with PLN regarding capacity allocation, grid connections, substations, energisation schedules, tariffs and power-supply agreements. Build and maintain relationships with renewable-energy providers, government authorities, industrial park operators, consultants and infrastructure partners. Coordinate grid studies, connection applications, technical submissions, approvals, agreements and relevant permits. Represent Day One in discussions involving power availability, infrastructure development, commercial terms and green-energy solutions.
  
  Monitor regulatory, tariff, market and infrastructure developments that may affect Day One’s projects.
• Develop Green-Energy Solutions:
  Identify and evaluate renewable and lower-carbon energy opportunities. Explore potential power purchase agreements, renewable-energy certificates and partnerships with green-energy providers. Assess the commercial viability, regulatory requirements, delivery risks and sustainability benefits of proposed solutions. Align power strategies with Day One’s sustainability objectives and customer requirements.
• Deliver Across Teams:
  Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal and Commercial teams. Translate technical information into clear commercial strategies and management recommendations. Coordinate feasibility studies, due diligence, grid studies, technical assessments and implementation plans. Track milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies and stakeholder commitments. Support commercial negotiations and contract development with utilities and infrastructure partners. Escalate issues that may affect project timelines or power readiness.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, power utilities, energy infrastructure or resource planning.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in power-grid infrastructure, transmission and distribution, power generation, renewable energy or large-load power development.
• Demonstrated experience delivering or…