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Land Development and Permitting Program Manager-USA

Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052


Job Description:

The Land Development and Permitting Program Manager will support land development and permit strategy development and execution; stakeholder engagement; utility connection/construction/development agreements; integrated project planning; and contract and budget management for the lifecycle delivery of datacenter development.

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.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

Delivers permits and planning approvals, and other entitlements for large scale and/or complex construction projects.

Manage a portfolio of projects and associated budgets and schedules.

Establish and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal and external teams including environmental consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

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

Develop comprehensive and integrated permitting and project delivery strategies and schedules.

Communicate key risks and mitigations to internal Microsoft stakeholders.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovative solutions to resolve schedule delays.

Develop engagement strategies and represent Microsoft in meetings with applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, and the public to facilitate datacenter development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of relevant experience

OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field AND 5+ years of relevant experience.

Experience delivering permits and planning approvals, and other entitlements for large scale and/or complex construction projects.

Experience managing a portfolio of projects and associated budgets and schedules.

Other Requirements:

The 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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning AND 7+ years Portfolio Management, or Real Estate, OR 10+ years equivalent experience.

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