Easements Program Manager
Redmond, WA 
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Posted 12 days ago
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OverviewCloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the Microsoft Cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering all Datacenter Infrastructure capacity to support our systems to deliver for our customers required demand. Our focus is on smart growth, high quality delivered to meet demand while reducing the cost of the overall delivery. We are looking for a Easements Program Manager to help build the program to manage the infrastructure easements that power Microsoft's online services. The Infrastructure Planning and Acquisition Team is responsible for the delivery and pre-positioning of Datacenter real estate needed to build out Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The types of projects include land acquisition and pre-development, Build to Suit lease development and working on the development of incentives for those projects. The Easements Program Manager will be a key stakeholder responsible for coordination across a variety of internal and external stakeholders including the Development Managers, Acquisition Managers, Engineering and Design, Utility, Fiber, and Construction, as well as a wide variety of external key parties to ensure an end to end coordinated delivery for datacenter development. The Easements Program Manager will be a key player in both the execution and site development of our projects. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a significant contribution and impact to one of the largest datacenter portfolios! 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. 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.
ResponsibilitiesThe Easements Program Manager is part of a team of real estate experts and the greater organization to drive an effective, fast and efficient development process to eliminate gaps between teams and ensure delivery of various Real Estate Development projects. This individual will be responsible for driving appropriate cross team delivery in support of easements for the real estate development, power, water, and fiber teams. to allow for the construction and delivery of our critical infrastructure. This will entail working with internal and external stakeholders to manage the delivery and execution of Easement agreements as required to meet the unique challenges of each specific project. Tasks will include a wide variety of unique and often, first time processes for CO+I. Developing the relationships of both internal and external networks to be able to effectively keep each project moving from a policy, procedure, and paperwork flow will be key to success. Keeping the consistent flow of permits, documentation, agreements, contracts, and signatures moving through the system to meet often external deadlines is essential to achieving our targeted scale. Specifically:Drive cross-team delivery of power, water and fiber easements.Negotiate terms with landownersProject Manage external suppliers negotiating EasementsWork with teams across the US to manage external stakeholder riskResearch new markets and engage with site selection to de-risk easement delivery Project manage internal/external legal counsel workflow to ensure swift execution of Easement agreementsEmbody our Culture and Values

 

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