Principal Power Utility Manager, Japan Region at NTT Global Data Centers in Tokyo

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Your role at a glance The Principal Power Utility Manager, Japan Region is responsible for securing, coordinating, and managing the power utility strategy required to support NTT DATA data center campus development across Japan. The role focuses on lining up utility power contracts, grid connection agreements, point-of-interconnection requirements, upstream and downstream utility obligations, and practical interim solutions where permanent utility power is delayed. This role is the regional power lead for Japan and acts as the primary interface between utility providers, transmission and distribution stakeholders, internal development teams, design, construction, procurement, legal, operations, and client-facing stakeholders. The position ensures that utility commitments, contract milestones, energization timelines, easements, permits, and infrastructure dependencies are understood, negotiated, tracked, and delivered in alignment with campus development, client obligations, and the global power roadmap. A critical part of the role is developing behind-the-meter and bridging-power strategies to support client demand where grid power is constrained, delayed, or phased. This includes coordinating technical, commercial, regulatory, and operational pathways for temporary generation, energy storage, microgrid concepts, district energy opportunities, demand response, phased energization, and other power resilience solutions. The role reports to the VP of Global Power. What we are looking for ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Japan Power Strategy: Develop and maintain the Japan regional power utility strategy for data center campuses, aligned with development phasing, client commitments, sustainability objectives, and the global power roadmap. • Utility Contract Origination: Lead the identification, negotiation, and execution of utility connection agreements, power supply agreements, grid studies, application processes, and other agreements required to secure power capacity. • Point-of-Interconnection Management: Own coordination of all commercial, technical, legal, and delivery obligations from the point of interconnection, including upstream grid works and downstream customer-side infrastructure dependencies. • Upstream Utility Scope: Coordinate utility-side scope, including transmission and distribution upgrades, substations, feeders, wayleaves, easements, metering requirements, network reinforcement, protection studies, and utility delivery milestones. • Downstream Utility Scope: Coordinate customer-side obligations after the point of interconnection, including private substations, campus distribution, medium-voltage infrastructure, phasing interfaces, energization readiness, and handover documentation. • Behind-the-Meter Solutions: Develop and manage bridging-power solutions when permanent power is delayed, including temporary generation, battery energy storage, microgrids, demand response, phased energization, and other resilient supply options. • Client Power Enablement: Support client commitments by translating grid availability, energization constraints, behind-the-meter options, and phased power delivery into clear development and commercial inputs. • Contract Management: Manage the full lifecycle of power utility contracts, including obligations, milestones, notices, change management, commercial exposure, claims, risk allocation, and close-out requirements. • Power Delivery Roadmap: Maintain a Japan power roadmap showing capacity availability, critical-path utility milestones, per