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Site Acquisition Manager - AMER Leasing

Microsoft· Real Estate Portfolio Management
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Redmond, WA$97.6k - $188.4kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Site Acquisition Manager - AMER Leasing to support leasing and acquisition of data center capacity across the Americas, coordinating with lessors and internal teams to rapidly expand Microsoft’s leased facilities and meet customer demand.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, coordinating with key lessors to ensure professional delivery aligned with Microsoft standards.
  • Lead leasing and acquisition of data center capacity, including planning for future growth.
  • Conduct market research and analytics on targeted metros and regions to support fast decision-making.
  • Identify acquisition opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and manage lease agreements—including new colocation leases, renewals, and amendments.
  • Develop flexible models and processes that support rapid delivery and scalability to meet customer demand.
  • Create strategic documents that guide long-term regional planning and align business direction.
  • Prepare and present updates to leadership for approval as needed.
  • Collaborate with supply, engineering, construction, legal, security, networking, and operations teams throughout each project lifecycle.
  • Support lease transactions, including specialized projects, upgrades, and amendments.
  • Assist with site selection and strategy development across the region.
  • Build deep knowledge of assigned metros and regions, monitor market trends, and support regional success.
  • Lead commercial and legal negotiations with partners in assigned regions.
  • Manage multiple lease projects under tight timelines, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Establish new partnerships in existing and emerging regions.
  • Align with internal teams to coordinate activities and ensure regional goals are met.
  • Maintain accurate data in planning systems, including cost, capacity, timelines, and contract terms.
  • Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
  • Develop procedures to streamline contract delivery, improve communication, and reduce turnaround times.
  • Work with legal and corporate affairs teams to finalize contracts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 3+ years relevant experience OR 5+ years equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Nice to have:Data center leasing

Benefits

  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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