Site Acquisition Manager

• Key responsibilities:
  • Developing strong relationships with c-suite executives internally and with key lessors within the region to ensure high levels of professionalism in their delivery and operation, in line with Microsoft’s best practices.
  • Leasing and acquiring data centre capacity, including options for future growth.
  • Performing analytics and conducting market research on targeted metros/regions to enable fast decision-making and quick take-up of needed capacity.
  • Developing acquisition opportunities, negotiating commercial terms, and constructing/negotiating complex lease agreements, including new colocation leases, renewals, and amendments.
  • Creating new ways of working, including flexible models that allow optionality and time-to-market delivery to meet customer demand.
  • Developing strategy documents to reflect long-term regional design and drive the business in the same direction.
  • Preparing and presenting periodic presentations to obtain leadership approval as needed.
  • Working closely with regional supply, engineering, construction, legal, security, networking, and operations teams throughout each project and transaction sequence.
  • Supporting the site acquisition team on all lease transactions, including specialized bespoke projects, upgrades, and amendments as needed.
  • Assisting with site selection process and strategy development across the region.
  • Developing a strong knowledge of the assigned regions/metro, understanding market dynamics, and supporting the region to ensure success.
  • Driving and supporting commercial and legal negotiations with partners in assigned regions/metro.
  • Supporting multiple lease projects within critical timelines, working closely with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders.
  • Building and developing new partnerships in existing and new regions.
  • Aligning with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of activities to ensure regional success.
  • Ensuring data integrity in supply planning and execution systems related to infrastructure supply options, including cost, capacity, key dates, and contractual terms.
  • Developing and overseeing the implementation of continual process improvement initiatives related to operational efficiency, team effectiveness, and new value-added initiatives.
  • Developing processes and procedures to streamline the delivery of multiple contracts across the team, creating single points of communication and focus to improve delivery timescales.
  • Working with internal law and corporate affairs personnel to drive successful contracts.

• • Portfolio management or real estate experience OR bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field
  • Experience in Data Center lease agreements, site selection for industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, development, general awareness of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling.
  • Experience in leading complex negotiations, contract formation, and contract negotiations.
  
  
  While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Data Center lease agreements, site selection for industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, construction, general awareness of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling.
  • Knowledge of the Data Center industry, operators in region and market dynamics is preferred.
  • Experience in leading complex negotiations, contract formation, and contract negotiations.
  • Knowledge of real estate and mission critical environments, such as Data Centers.
  • A general background in real estate development and land acquisition is a plus – with an understanding of local laws, permitting, etc.
  • General understanding of hybrid real estate solutions such as Build-to-suit, Retail, and Wholesale leases (Data Center a plus).
  • Limited travel in the EMEA region as needed (less than 25%).

• 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.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process
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• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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.