Senior Land Development Strategy Program Manager

2 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Microsoft Corporation Full time
About the Role

Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled Senior Land Development Strategy Program Manager to join our team in the Americas region. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for formulating and refining comprehensive entitlement strategies for the successful deployment of our data center projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive the development of pre-site selection research to identify permitting risks and scheduling uncertainties for the Americas region.
  • Develop comprehensive strategies to navigate complex regulatory and public policy environments, ensuring timely and efficient permitting processes for data center projects.
  • Formulate engagement strategies with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and represent Microsoft in critical meetings to facilitate smooth development processes.
  • Coordinate strategic planning efforts across various internal teams, including land development, design, construction, operations, and environmental teams, to ensure alignment and integration of data center development strategies.
  • Communicate strategic insights on key risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements to internal stakeholders, ensuring a strategic understanding of permitting requirements among project teams.
  • Lead the strategic development of program tools and processes to enhance the predictability and efficiency of permits, approvals, and entitlement delivery for data center projects, focusing on continuous improvement and industry trends.
  • Define and monitor key strategic metrics, particularly focusing on permitting and delivery timeline predictability, and use data-driven insights to refine strategies and ensure project delivery aligns with Microsoft's scaling ambitions and strategic objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in regulatory strategy, policy analysis, and navigating complex permitting processes.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and managing large-scale projects.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as environmental consultants, engineering firms, and regulatory agencies.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to adapt strategies based on changing information or regulatory landscapes.
  • Knowledge of data center technical requirements and industry trends.
  • Experience supporting and delivering permitting approvals for large-scale and/or complex data center projects.
  • Proven ability to influence regulatory policymakers and navigate accelerated permitting processes.
  • Familiarity with sustainable development practices and environmental impact assessments.
  • Community engagement and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Experience in delivering projects in multiple jurisdictions.
About Microsoft

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects the contributions of all employees. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for more information.



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