Microsoft
Land Acquisition Manager
United States, Washington, Redmond
Sponsorship not specified$117k-$204kDetected 1 day ago
AzureCloud PlatformsProject ManagementLeadershipCollaborationFiber Optics
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About the role
- Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations.
- Our global footprint includes more than 400 datacenters in 34 countries, supported by over 165,000 miles of fiber optic cable.
- These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Azure and are central to our commitment to reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of strategic land parcels across AMERS to meet Microsoft's cloud growth needs.
- Develop regional market strategies informed by business demand, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
- Manage relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and government authorities to accelerate deal execution.
- Partner with internal teams (engineering, energy, community affairs, legal, finance) to ensure acquired sites can be advanced to development on schedule.
- Drive due diligence processes, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of legal, zoning, and entitlement risks.
- Represent Microsoft in market engagements, industry forums, and with government stakeholders to advance Microsoft's position as a trusted, long-term partner.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional acquisition team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
- You will drive market entry and expansion strategies by partnering with legal, finance, energy, engineering, and community engagement teams to enable site readiness and optionality.
- As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.
Requirements
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Expertise in navigating entitlement processes and mitigating regulatory risks
- Experience negotiating utility, energy, and power infrastructure agreements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience.
Compensation
- $117k-$204k
Benefits
- Establish and track portfolio-level metrics on deal velocity, pipeline health, and transaction risk.
Company info
- As part of the CO+I Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition team, you will join a team of real estate professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic land transactions.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the
Visa & Work Authorization
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status
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