Job Description

Japan Development / Project Manager

Location: Japan
Language: Fluent Japanese
Experience: 5–8 years

The Opportunity

An established international data centre business is looking to appoint a Development / Project Manager to support its continued expansion in Japan.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience across project development, acquisitions or infrastructure, who can manage local stakeholders and drive opportunities through the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support data centre development and acquisition opportunities across Japan.

• Manage projects from initial site assessment through to development and delivery.

• Support land and power acquisition, due diligence and feasibility assessments.

• Coordinate consultants, contractors, local stakeholders and internal teams.

• Support commercial negotiations, deal execution and project approvals.

• Identify risks and help drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

Experience Required

• 5–8 years' experience in project management, development, acquisitions or infrastructure.

• Background in data centres, power, energy, real estate or related infrastructure.

• Understanding of the Japanese development and business environment.

• Experience managing stakeholders, consultants and project delivery.

• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working autonomously.

• Fluent Japanese is essential; business-level English preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates from data centre developers, infrastructure businesses, energy companies, real estate development, consultancies or acquisition teams will be considered.

This is an opportunity to join a growing international platform and play a key role in its expansion across the Japanese market.