Senior Land Development & Permitting Program Manager

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.

The Microsoft datacenter development portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large-scale, multi-year construction projects.

The Land Development team plays a critical role in supporting the development and delivery of this portfolio - from site selection through entitlements, design, permitting, construction, and handover to operations.

In this key role, you will coordinate across internal teams - including Environmental, Engineering & Design, Construction, Legal, Government Affairs, and Community Affairs - to ensure the delivery and pre-positioning of operation-ready datacenter sites.

You will help drive the development and execution of Microsoft’s datacenter portfolio from site selection through entitlements, design, permitting, construction, and delivery.

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• 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.