Principal Program Manager, Global Permitting Strategy

Microsoft's Datacenter Development Land Development Organization supports the development and delivery of our datacenter portfolio from site identification and selection through to design,constructionand operation. The MSdatacenterdevelopmentportfolio consists ofcomplex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-yeardatacenterconstructionand leaseprojects.

Microsoft is looking for a Principal Program Manager, Global Permitting Strategy (GPS) to drive the development and execution of permitting strategies for the lifecycle delivery of our datacenter network.The GPS Program Manager 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.

Qualifications:

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience AND 7+ years people management experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree or degree equivalent in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 7+ years portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience AND 5+ years people management experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

• Experience influencing and working with regulatory policy makers in the environmental, land use and construction sectors.
• Experience in the permitting of projects via accelerated permitting processes (designated projects of economic interest etc.)

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 qualifications

• 15+ years portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience AND 7+ years people management experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree or degree equivalent in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 10+ years portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience AND 7+ years people management experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 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
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects and associated budgets and schedules
• 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.
• Proficiency in French, Spanish or other second language and English

Real Estate Portfolio Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $124,800 - $266,800 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 $159,000 - $292,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

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Responsibilities:

• People Management
• • Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
  • Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles.
  • Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn.
  • Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual's capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others.
• 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 representMicrosoft in key meetings with applicable Authorities with Jurisdiction (AHJ), regulatory agencies, investment agencies and other external stakeholders as required tofacilitatedatacenter development.
• Support site level due diligence to track identified permitting requirements, trends and associated risks for future development.
• Coordinate with key internalcounterpartsincluding land development,design, construction,operations and environmental teamleaderstodevelopcomprehensiveand integrated permitting and project deliverystrategies
• Support thepermitting and approvals process to enable new datacenter development and construction throughout assigned
• Communicate key risks, mitigations, and policies to internal Microsoft stakeholders.
• Supportthe development of program tools and processes to continuously improve the delivery of permits, approvals and entitlements fordatacenter development.
• Educate the project team on permitting requirements to ensure timely approvals and compliance
• Key Metrics will include permitting and delivery timeline predictability