Public Policy Senior Manager, APAC & Malaysia

Position Overview

In this newly created role, the Senior Manager of Public Policy, Malaysia will be primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and reporting on the company’s public policy, economic development, and community engagement programs at all levels of government in Malaysia.

The Senior Manager will partner with various internal stakeholders to determine Vantage’s policy priorities and build relationships with key stakeholders in Malaysia. Additionally, the Senior Manager will engage directly and through third parties such as consultants and trade associations at the local, regional and national level of government in Malaysia to advocate for Vantage’s position on a variety of topics such as energy availability, sustainable development, tax treatment, foreign direct investment, and data sovereignty, among others.

Moreover, the Senior Manager will closely collaborate with Legal colleagues, Finance, New Site Development, Market Strategy, Design & Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to help mitigate risk, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and assist with the development of quality sites for data center development, including seeking incentives and pursuing site opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Build a public policy framework, including a strategy, program, and budget from the ground up, to support Vantage’s business in Malaysia.
• Research, identify, and track current and emerging policy and political issues impacting the data center industry in Malaysia, and engage internal stakeholders to determine the company’s position, priorities, and risks.
• Develop strategy to navigate and impact legislative and advocacy policies and incentive opportunities; engage with government, municipalities, industry, and economic constituents; and build contact plans and stakeholder maps of decision‑makers and influencers.
• Collaborate with Vantage’s internal teams to mitigate risks and pursue opportunities, establishing a cadence of regular briefings and reporting.
• Engage on pre‑development processes, including researching policy drivers in new markets, identifying site and incentive opportunities, and pursuing tax incentive and funding programs for data center development, as well as assisting with permit and zoning applications as necessary.
• Work with Legal colleagues and other internal teams to establish frameworks and processes to ensure Vantage’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Create and manage a community engagement and social impact program in Malaysia.
• Support additional policy engagements, including in other markets, as needed.

Duties

Job Requirements

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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