Land Project Manager

The Infrastructure Planning & Acquisition team is responsible for the acquisition and planning of Data Center real estate needed to build out Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. The types of projects include land acquisition, Build to Suit lease transactions and working on overall region planning.  The Land Project Manager will be the key party responsible for coordination across the Acquisition Manager, Engineering and Design, Legal, Fiber and other key parties to ensure an end-to-end coordinated delivery for data center acquisition. 

We are looking for an individual to help build the infrastructure that powers Microsoft’s online services. We work hard, play hard, and make history.  We also care about people, growth, excellence, and results. 

The AMER Land Project Manager will be based in the United States, report to the Global Land Senior Operations Manager and will be responsible for transactions in the Americas portfolio. 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a significant contribution and impact to one of the largest data center portfolios.  You’ll have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to improve and expand our infrastructure in various markets.  

The Land Acquisition Team is responsible for the delivery and pre-positioning of Data Center real estate needed to build out Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. The types of projects include land acquisition and pre-development. 

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. 

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

• Support Land Acquisitions team in managing transaction deal flow, including ensuring that all relevant data and associated documents are tracked and kept updated. 

• Support real estate transaction processing and administration for fast growing and ever-changing business needs. 

• Assist with site selection process, financial analysis, site due diligence, market data and determination of sites meeting region’s portfolio standards. 

• Assist in implementation of a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. 
• • Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key stakeholders and business partners – both internally and externally 
  • Help coordinate an ever-changing variety of internal initiatives and projects. 
  • Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and innovation with all business partners. 
  • Closely collaborate with other internal teams such as operations, legal, finance, treasury, tax and risk assessment to help deliver highly successful projects 
  • Coordinate with external partners such as landlords, brokers, d