Microsoft
Land Development & Permitting Program Manager
$98K–$206K
Redmond, WA +5 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, WA
Atlanta, GA
San Antonio, TX
Charlotte, NC
Milwaukee, WI
United States - Experience
- 3+ years relevant experience with the specified degree, or 5+ years 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 related field; or equivalent experience.
About the job
Manages permitting, approvals, and cross-functional delivery of datacenter development projects across the Southeastern United States, from due diligence and site development through construction and handover.
What you'll do
- Manage permitting, approvals, regulatory risk assessments, and permit conditions for a portfolio of datacenter projects.
- Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, including AHJs and government officials, and manage utility connections, contracts, budgets, and schedules.
- Track delivery metrics and improve program tools and processes to support timely, compliant project execution.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, and 3+ years relevant experience; or 5+ years equivalent experience.
- Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction, Urban Planning, Architecture, Land Use, Law, Real Estate or a related field; 7+ years delivering large-scale and/or complex land development projects.
- Experience securing permits and entitlements for large-scale construction, managing project portfolios, working across jurisdictions, or delivering mission critical design and/or construction projects.
Pay
USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year (base salary); USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year (base salary) for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.
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