Senior Director, Development - APAC

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionSenior Director, Development - APAC:The Senior Director, Development – APAC will be a senior leader within CloudHQ’s global development organization, responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of mission-critical data center projects across the Asia-Pacific region. This role spans site acquisition, due diligence, design management, permitting, construction oversight, and project delivery, ensuring alignment with CloudHQ’s global standards while adapting to APAC-specific market, regulatory, and technical conditions.As a primary in-region representative, you will act as a strategic advisor to leadership, build and maintain partnerships with customers, stakeholders, municipalities, utilities, and vendors, and ensure projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role demands a balance of strategic foresight, technical expertise, commercial acumen, and on-the-ground leadership, mobilizing complex, multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Regional Leadership Establish and lead CloudHQ’s development and construction presence in APAC, tailoring global standards to local conditions while maintaining strategic alignment. Act as the primary senior representative in-region for development and construction initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor to both global leadership and local stakeholders. Provide market intelligence to inform APAC investment and development decisions, including competitive analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory updates. Champion CloudHQ’s core values and nurture a culture of safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation across all projects.Site Acquisition & Due Diligence Support CloudHQ’s Country Head as needed in formulating and executing land acquisition strategy and negotiations, and due diligence processes. Manage external consultants and ensure compliance with APAC-specific legal, zoning, and environmental requirements. Assess project feasibility including utilities availability, permitting viability, and community considerations. Identify and mitigate early-stage development risks to protect CloudHQ’s commercial position.Design & Pre-Construction Oversee design management from site acquisition through construction documentation, ensuring alignment with global technical standards and constructability considerations. Collaborate with in-region and global design teams to ensure consistency across the portfolio while accounting for APAC-specific engineering practices, materials, and climate factors. Direct pre-construction programming, including scope definition, cost planning, schedule development, and procurement strategies. Build and manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to secure competitive and high-quality project execution.Permitting, Approvals & Stakeholder Management Lead all entitlement, permitting, zoning, and environmental approval processes; serve as the primary liaison with governmental authorities. Coordinate infrastructure procurement (power, water, fiber) in close collaboration with CloudHQ’s Country Head and utilities teams, securing service agreements and capacity reservations. Support Country Head as needed to represent CloudHQ with adjacent property owners, neighborhood groups, and community stakeholders to support project success.Construction Delivery & Handover Until a dedicated in-region construction team is established, lead construction management oversight in coordination with the APAC Construction and Project Controls teams. Manage tendering, contract negotiation, and oversight of general contractors and subcontractors for key work packages and critical plant/equipment. Oversee site activities, monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance, and report on project progress to internal leadership, investors, and tenants. Direct installation and commissioning of critical systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and operational readiness.Operational Excellence Implement CloudHQ’s EHS programs and enforce rigorous safety standards across all project phases. Use data-driven project controls to manage cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies. Drive consistency of best practices across APAC projects, ensuring repeatable success and process excellence.RequirementsJOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.Experience 10+ years of experience in large-scale commercial, mission-critical, high-tech, or industrial real estate development. In-country APAC knowledge with proven track record of delivering complex projects in multiple regional markets. Data center development experience is highly preferred; equivalent mission-critical infrastructure (pharma, semiconductor, etc.) also considered.Preferred Languages Business proficiency in English and at least one major APAC market language (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Mandarin). Additional languages are advantageous.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Deep understanding of APAC construction markets, regulatory frameworks, and procurement practices. Strong project leadership skills, from strategic planning through site delivery. Skilled communicator with ability to engage effectively with investors, customers, partners, and governmental authorities. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive results in complex, cross-cultural environments. Entrepreneurial and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Proficient in MS Office, scheduling/programming software, and project management tools. Willingness to travel extensively throughout APAC and internationally (to global HQs, partner sites, and conferences).