Drimva

Microsoft

Land Development & Permitting Program Manager

$98K–$206K

Atlanta, GA +6 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026

Location
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Charlotte, NC
Milwaukee, WI
San Antonio, TX
Redmond, WA
United States
Experience
3+ years of relevant experience with a qualifying bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of equivalent experience. Preferred: 7+ years delivering large-scale and/or complex land development projects.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Preferred: bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Construction, Urban Planning, Architecture, Land Use, Law, Real Estate, or a related field.

About the job

Coordinates permitting, approvals, and land development for a regional portfolio of datacenter projects, from due diligence and site development through construction and delivery.

What you'll do

  • Manage project permitting, approvals, regulatory assessments, and compliance conditions across a portfolio of datacenter projects.
  • Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, including authorities and government officials, on project plans, risks, schedules, and approvals.
  • Manage utility connections, contracts, budgets, integrated planning, and reporting; improve processes for permitting and project delivery.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

Nice to have

  • 7+ years delivering large-scale and/or complex land development projects; experience securing permits, planning approvals, and entitlements for large-scale construction.
  • Experience managing project portfolios, budgets, and schedules; cross-functional and external stakeholder relationship skills; mission-critical design or construction experience; or work across multiple jurisdictions.

Pay

USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year (base salary); USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year (base salary)

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)