Land Development and Permitting Program Manager

The Microsoft Datacenter Development Land Development Organization supports the development and delivery of Microsoft’s datacenter portfolio from site selection through design, permitting, construction and operation.
The Microsoft datacenter development portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects.
Microsoft is looking for a Land Development and Permitting Program Manager for the Americas region to support the development and execution of permitting strategies for the lifecycle delivery of datacenter development.
This person will be a key contributor in the execution of comprehensive permitting programs and to the Microsoft pre-construction program.
This role will require regular engagement with key Microsoft stakeholders, as well as strategic engagement with AHJs and other external stakeholders.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities Manage the permitting and approvals process for a portfolio of projects to enable new datacenter development and construction throughout.
Conduct comprehensive assessments during due diligence and throughout design and construction to identify permit requirements and associated risks.
Coordinate with key internal counterparts including land development, design, construction, operations and environmental team leaders to develop comprehensive and integrated permitting and project delivery strategies.
Communicate key risks, mitigations, and policies to internal Microsoft stakeholders.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to Identify innovative solutions to resolve delays to construction or other activities due to permitting delays.
Identify permitting agency engagement strategy and represent Microsoft in key meetings with applicable Authorities with Jurisdiction (AHJ), regulatory agencies, external stakeholders, and the public to facilitate datacenter development.
Own key strategic relationships with AHJs, regulatory agencies, government officials and other key external stakeholders and act as a single point of contact for all discussions around permitting, planning approvals, and pre-construction delivery.
Support the development of program tools and processes to continuously improve the delivery of permits, approvals and entitlements for datacenter development.
Educate the project team on permitting requirements to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
Manage permit approval conditions to ensure compliance.
Key Metrics will include permitting and delivery timeline predictability.
This position will cover the Midwest region.
The candidate for this role should live in that area and be familiar with the permitting, entitlements and regulatory framework of the region.
Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Construction, Project Management, or related field AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience delivering large scale and/or complex planning and construction projects.
5+ years of experience delivering permits and planning approvals, and other entitlements for large scale and/or complex construction projects.
5+ years of experience managing a portfolio of projects and associated budgets and schedules.
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and working relationships with internal and external teams including environmental consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Community Engagement and Stakeholder engagement experience Mission critical design and/or construction experience.
Experience in delivery projects in multiple jurisdictions.
Real Estate Portfolio Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.
S.
is USD $112,200 - $194,800 per year.
There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $142,200 - $213,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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