EMEA Water and Wastewater Program Manager

Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the Microsoft Cloud.  CO+I is responsible for delivering all Data Center 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 passionate, high-energy individual to help build the team and to manage the program delivery of offsite water and wastewater infrastructure delivery.  

The Infrastructure Planning and Acquisition Team is responsible for the delivery and pre-positioning of Data Center real estate essential to build 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 projects.  The EMEA Offsite Water and Wastewater Program Manager will be a key stakeholder responsible for coordination across a range of internal and external stakeholders including the Development Managers, Acquisition Managers, Engineering and Design, Utility, Fiber, and Construction teams, as well as a wide variety of external key parties to ensure an end to end coordinated delivery for data center development. The EMEA Offsite Water and Wastewater 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 areas of data center portfolios.  

Responsibilities

The EMEA Water and Wastewater Program Manager is part of a team of real estate experts, engineers, 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.  They will be responsible for driving appropriate cross team delivery in support of offsite water and wastewater infrastructure to facilitate the construction delivery of critical infrastructure. Tasks will include a range of engagements, processes, and communication across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure CO&I water demands are communicated, and associated infrastructure executed in line with construction schedules. Developing relationships with internal and external teams and suppliers to effectively obtain water and wastewater agreements, execute contracts, make payments, and communicate internally and externally with a focus on the need by date of operational infrastructure is essential to the success of the role and CO&I operations. Specifically:

• Engage with internal and external cross discipline teams during site acquisition process 

• Facilitate onboarding of utility companies 

• Clear communication of Microsoft requirements in relation to water delivery  

• Develop relationships with utility companies and execute necessary contracts and connection agreements 

• Project manage internal/external legal counsel workflow to ensure swift execution of contracts and water agreements 

• Facilitate payments throughout the stages of projects  

• Oversee offsite water and wastewater infrastructure investments through to completion 

• Manage delivery schedule in-line with construction schedules and need by dates  

• Awareness and implementation of sustainable water use projects  

• Program manage across a portfolio of projects and stakeholders  

• Work with teams across the EMEA to manage external stakeholder risk 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water Science, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in water, wastewater, utility infrastructure, engineering, construction, real estate development, or program/project management.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure or development projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders such as municipalities, utilities, authorities, engineering firms, land agents, or legal counsel.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, or supporting execution of contracts, connection agreements, commercial terms, or infrastructure delivery agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data centre development, mission-critical facilities, utility infrastructure, or large-scale industrial development.
• Experience working in a large multinational organisation with complex governance and approval processes.
• Program management experience across a portfolio of projects and geographies.
• Knowledge of real estate development processes, including site selection, land acquisition, due diligence, zoning, permitting, entitlement, and utility delivery.

Background Check Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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Real Estate Portfolio Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Ireland is € 80,000.00 - € 136,400.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.