Microsoft - Phoenix, AZ

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Publishing Industries

About the position

Microsoft's Datacenter Land Development Organization supports the development and delivery of our data center portfolio from site identification and selection through to design, construction, and operation. The Microsoft data center development portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year data center construction and lease projects. Microsoft is looking for a Senior AMERICA's (AMERS) Land Development Strategy Program Manager, who will formulate and refine comprehensive entitlement strategies for the successful deployment of our data center projects. This role demands a broad skill set, particularly the ability to navigate and distill complex regulatory and public policy environments into actionable strategies that support our scaling ambitions. The LDS (Land Development Strategy) Program Manager will need to work closely with key internal Microsoft stakeholders as well as external entities like regulators and economic development agencies. We're looking for someone with a potential foundation in land development, public policy, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a history of managing large-scale programs successfully, exhibit excellent communication skills, and possess the agility to navigate complex regulatory frameworks effectively. 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

  • Drive the development of pre-site selection research to identify permitting risks and scheduling uncertainties for the Americas.
  • Develop comprehensive strategies to navigate complex regulatory and public policy environments, crafting actionable plans to mitigate risks and streamline the permitting process for data center projects.
  • Formulate engagement strategies with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and represent Microsoft in critical meetings to support strategic project goals.
  • Coordinate strategic planning efforts across various internal teams, ensuring alignment and integration into a cohesive strategy.
  • Communicate strategic insights on key risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements to internal stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Define and monitor key strategic metrics, focusing on permitting and delivery timeline predictability, using data-driven insights to refine strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in regulatory strategy, policy analysis, and navigating complex permitting processes.

Nice-to-haves

  • 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 delivery projects in multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits

  • Relocation support will be provided.
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