Business Development & Commercial Manager - Energy
bytedance
Job Summary
ByteDance seeks a Business Development & Commercial Manager - Energy for its Datacenter Development team in Singapore. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence on the APAC energy landscape (grid, generation, decarbonization), contributing to data center site selection strategy, building relationships with energy regulators and stakeholders (government, utilities, developers), and managing energy-related deals. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in a relevant field, strong energy market knowledge, financial modeling skills, and a proven track record in a similar role. Frequent travel is required.
Must Have
- Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering
- Energy market knowledge (power & renewables)
- Financial modeling & analysis skills
- Strategic partnership development
- APAC energy market due diligence
- Contract negotiation & management
Good to Have
- Prior experience in a similar role
Job Description
Responsibilities
ByteDance will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require ByteDance sponsorship of a visa.
About ByteDance
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
Join us.
About the Team
The Datacenter Development team is responsible for site selection, acquisition and delivery. We conduct deep analysis and form strategic partnership in the area of energy (both conventional and renewable) and land.
Responsibilities:
As the Energy business development & commercial manager you will be responsible for the following:
- Conduct due diligence and maintain an inventory of energy situation in the APAC region, covering grid, generation and decarbonization.
- Co-formulate Data Center site selection strategy.
- Work closely with regional public policy lead to engage and build relationships with energy regulators.
- Lead and develop strategic partnership with Government, utility companies, consultants and developers.
- Own energy-related deals and agreements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or any Engineering discipline
Good knowledge of the energy business including power & renewables market
Good in financial modeling and analysis
Willing to travel frequently on short notice
Proven years of relevant working experience
Able to multi-task and operate in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in a similar role within the energy industry
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.