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Microsoft · 15 hours ago

Land Development & Permitting Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition (CIA) Land Development Organization is seeking a Land Development & Permitting Program Manager to support datacenter development across markets in the Western United States. In this key role, you will coordinate across internal teams to ensure the delivery and pre-positioning of operation-ready datacenter sites, driving the development and execution of Microsoft’s datacenter portfolio from site selection through design, permitting, construction, and delivery.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the permitting and approvals process for a portfolio of datacenter projects across the region to enable timely development and construction

Conduct comprehensive assessments during due diligence, design, and construction phases to identify regulatory requirements and associated risks

Lead and contribute to land development and permitting strategies, ensuring alignment with Microsoft’s broader datacenter delivery goals

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align on project objectives, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies

Manage utility connections, construction agreements, and development contracts to support project execution

Oversee integrated project planning, ensuring coordination across land development, design, construction, operations, and environmental teams

Administer contracts and budgets throughout the datacenter development lifecycle

Communicate key risks, mitigations, and permitting policies to internal Microsoft stakeholders

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that address schedule delays and permitting challenges

Represent Microsoft in meetings with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, and the public to facilitate project approvals

Own and manage strategic relationships with AHJs, government officials, and other key external stakeholders as the primary point of contact for permitting and pre-construction discussions

Support the development and continuous improvement of program tools and processes to streamline permitting, approvals, and entitlements

Educate project teams on permitting requirements to ensure compliance and timely approvals

Monitor and manage permit approval conditions to maintain regulatory compliance

Track and report on key metrics, including permitting and delivery timeline predictability

Qualification

Land DevelopmentPermitting ProcessProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsCross-functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 7+ years Portfolio Management, Real Estate, or Office management experience OR 10+ years equivalent experience

Community Engagement and Stakeholder engagement experience

Mission critical design and/or construction experience

Experience delivering projects in multiple jurisdictions

Demonstrated portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience

7+ years of experience delivering large-scale and/or complex land development projects

Demonstrated experience securing permits, planning approvals, and other entitlements for large-scale construction initiatives

Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects, including associated budgets and schedules

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external partners such as environmental consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies