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About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
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About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
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About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North Ame…
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Full-time
Health and welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid leave, Training and development, Competitive compensation package
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Japan
Responsibilities
The Director will lead the development and execution of power and energy strategies for data center projects across Japan. This includes negotiating complex energy transactions, managing utility connections, and building relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in power markets, utilities, or energy infrastructure with a deep understanding of the Japanese regulatory environment. Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship management skills are essential, along with proficiency in both English and Japanese.
Full job description
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers (VDC) powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and five markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
At Vantage, we run some of the most customizable and scalable data centres in the world, with a meticulous focus on efficiency, operational excellence, reliability, testing and maintenance. Vantage was founded on the principle that modern-day data center design should evolve in innovative ways that lead to dramatic gains in energy efficiency. Years later, we are still leading that charge. It is through our focus on efficiency, collaboration, and operational expertise that our customers and company continue to excel.
Position Overview
Vantage is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Director, Energy & Power Origination to lead the development and execution of the company's power strategy across Japan. This role will be instrumental in securing the energy infrastructure required to support Vantage's data center growth ambitions, ensuring power availability remains a key competitive advantage in an increasingly constrained market.
The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, negotiating and securing power solutions for both current and future data center developments, while leading engagement with utilities, regulators, developers and key market participants. The role will also oversee utility connection and energization activities through project execution, ensuring data center campuses are delivered in line with customer and business requirements.
This position requires close collaboration with Business Development, Site Selection, Sustainability, Construction, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance and the Executive Leadership Team to align energy strategy with Vantage's long-term growth objectives and customer commitments.
The ideal candidate combines the commercial mindset of an energy originator, the relationships of a utility executive, and the practical execution capability required to deliver critical power infrastructure. They will be measured not only on utility connections delivered, but on their ability to secure long-term power capacity, create strategic energy partnerships, and enable Vantage's growth across Japan.
Key Responsibilities
Power Origination & Strategy
Develop and execute Vantage's long-term power and energy strategy for Japan.
Identify, originate and secure power opportunities to support future data center developments.
Lead negotiations for renewable energy procurement, corporate PPAs, utility supply agreements, behind-the-meter solutions, battery storage opportunities and other innovative energy structures.
Assess power market dynamics, regulatory developments, pricing trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
Support customer sustainability objectives through renewable energy procurement and decarbonization initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership regarding energy market developments and competitive positioning.
Utility & Grid Engagement
Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with utilities, transmission operators, regulators, government agencies and key industry stakeholders.
Secure preliminary and long-term utility capacity required for current and future campus developments.
Represent Vantage in discussions with utilities, regulators and industry groups regarding power infrastructure development and energy policy.
Develop strategies to address grid capacity constraints, transmission limitations and network expansion requirements.
Delivery & Execution
Oversee utility connection, energization and power delivery activities across active development projects.
Partner with Development, Construction and Operations teams to ensure power infrastructure is delivered on schedule and aligned with project objectives.
Monitor key milestones associated with utility design, permitting, approval and energization processes.
Manage risks related to power delivery, network upgrades and utility dependencies.
Ensure successful handover of utility infrastructure and energy-related assets into operational environments.
Support customer-facing energy discussions during the sales lifecycle, including participation in strategic client engagements where required.
Experience & 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.
Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial or data center developments is highly desirable.
Business-level Japanese and English language capability strongly preferred.
【Vantage Data Centers について】
Vantage Data Centers(VDC)は、世界的に知られるハイパースケーラー、クラウドプロバイダー、大手企業のテクノロジーを、電力供給、冷却、保護、そして相互接続の面から支えています。北米6つのエリア、欧州5つのエリアで開発・運用を行っているVantageは、市場の需要に応じた迅速な拡張が可能な柔軟な環境のもと、信頼性、効率性、サステナビリティの劇的な向上をもたらす革新的なアプローチで、データセンター設計を進化させてきました。
Vantageでは、日本市場における電力戦略の策定および実行をリードしていただける、経験豊富でビジネスの鋭い洞察力(コマーシャル・アキュメン)を備えた Director, Energy & Power Origination(エネルギー・電力オリジネーション ディレクター) を募集しています。本役職は、Vantageの日本での成長目標を支えるために必要なエネルギーインフラを確保し、需給が緊迫化する市場において「電力の確保(可給性)」を当社の主要な競合優位性として確立・維持する上で、きわめて重要な役割を果たします。
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
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.
Vantage Data Centers is a global provider of digital infrastructure serving AI and cloud innovators. With operations spanning North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage delivers capacity at speed and scale, driven by a commitment to operational excellence and customer success. Vantage is empowering transformative companies to shape the future.
Offices: 200 Clayton St, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado, US · 2820 Northwestern Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95051, US · 2101 M ST NE, Quincy, WA 98848, US · Bâtiment C2 2 Rue Peternelchen, L-2370 Howald, LU · 45200 Vantage Data Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, US
Wholesale data center developerGreen data centersAdvanced electrical and mechanical designsand Dedicated substationsData StorageInformation TechnologyConsultingData CenterInformation ServicesCloud Data Services
Vantage Data Centers is a global provider of digital infrastructure serving AI and cloud innovators. With operations spanning North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage delivers capacity at speed and scale, driven by a commitment to operational excellence and customer success. Vantage is empowering transformative companies to shape the future.
Offices: 200 Clayton St, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado, US · 2820 Northwestern Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95051, US · 2101 M ST NE, Quincy, WA 98848, US · Bâtiment C2 2 Rue Peternelchen, L-2370 Howald, LU · 45200 Vantage Data Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, US
Wholesale data center developerGreen data centersAdvanced electrical and mechanical designsand Dedicated substationsData StorageInformation TechnologyConsultingData CenterInformation ServicesCloud Data Services