Real Estate Portfolio Management IC5

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management

In short

Microsoft is seeking a Real Estate Portfolio Manager to lead strategic land acquisition for its global cloud infrastructure in AMERS. This role involves identifying, negotiating, and closing complex real estate transactions, developing market strategies, and managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure site readiness for data center development. The position requires strong deal-making expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects at scale.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of strategic land parcels across AMERS.
Develop regional market strategies based on business demand, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
Negotiate complex real estate transactions aligned with Microsoft's financial, legal, and operational requirements.
Manage relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and government authorities.
Partner with internal teams (engineering, energy, community affairs, legal, finance) to advance acquired sites to development.
Establish and track portfolio-level metrics on deal velocity, pipeline health, and transaction risk.
Drive due diligence processes to identify and mitigate legal, zoning, and entitlement risks.
Represent Microsoft in market engagements and with government stakeholders.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional acquisition team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

Proven experience in site selection, market assessment, and location strategy.
Expertise in navigating entitlement processes and mitigating regulatory risks.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders and partners.
Background in industrial land acquisition, including Letter of Intent (LOI) and Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) negotiations.
Experience negotiating utility, energy, and power infrastructure agreements.
Skilled in managing escalations, resolving complex challenges, and driving successful deal outcomes.

Benefits

Typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year.
The base pay range for this role in San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

Project ManagementNegotiationDue DiligenceSite SelectionMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisLegal NegotiationCustomer Relationship ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk Management

#Cloud Operations#Data Centers#Real Estate#Infrastructure#Acquisition#Negotiation#Project Management#Team Leadership

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