Principal Permitting Strategy Program Manager

: Microsoft's Datacenter Development Land Development Organization supports the development and delivery of our datacenter portfolio from site identification and selection through to design, 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 Principal Permitting Strategy Program Manage r to drive the development and execution of permitting strategies for the lifecycle delivery of our datacenter network. This person will be a key contributor in shaping where, how and when our projects are delivered to our execution teams and our construction program. This role will require regular engagement with key Microsoft stakeholders as well as regulators, economic development agencies 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

The successful candidate will:

• Drive the development of pre-site selection stage research on permitting risks and scheduling uncertainties at proposed development locations globally.
• Develop permitting agency engagement strategies and represent Microsoft in key meetings with applicable Authorities with Jurisdiction (AHJ), regulatory agencies, investment agencies and other external stakeholders as required to facilitate datacenter development.
• Support site level due diligence to track identified permitting requirements, trends and associated risks for future development.
• 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
• Support the permitting and approvals process to enable new datacenter development and construction throughout assigned
• Communicate key risks, mitigations, and policies to internal Microsoft stakeholders.
• 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
• Key Metrics will include permitting and delivery timeline predictability

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, Construction or related field AND 5+ years relevant experience.
  • OR 7+ years equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience influencing and working with regulatory policy makers in the environmental, land use and construction sectors.
• 5+ years experience in the permitting of projects via accelerated permitting processes (designated projects of economic interest etc).
• 5+ years 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 Qualifcations

• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams including environmental consultants, engineering firms, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Attention to detail and high standards for quality of deliverables
• Experience supporting and delivering permitting approvals for large scale and/or complex data center projects
• Community Engagement and Stakeholder engagement experience
• Mission critical design and/or construction experience
• Experience in delivery projects in multiple jurisdictions
• Proficiency in French, Spanish or other second language

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. Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.