Environmental Compliance Program Manager

About the role

The Environmental Compliance Program Manager (East) leads environmental compliance strategy, execution, and risk management for Microsoft datacenter development, construction, and operational readiness activities throughout the eastern region. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local environmental requirements while enabling the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. The position serves as a key liaison among Land Development, Environmental, Design, Construction, Operations, EHS, Legal, Sustainability, Energy, and external regulatory stakeholders to proactively manage environmental obligations, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement across Microsoft's environmental compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Land Development and Environmental in environmental risk assessments, regulatory approvals, permits, and agency coordination to support project development and delivery.
• Partner with Land Development, Design, Construction, EHS, Operations, Energy, Legal, and Sustainability teams to identify and execute environmental compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee environmental consultants and technical experts to deliver high-quality environmental compliance and planning support.
• Drive environmental compliance planning and execution for construction activities, operational readiness, and asset turnover.
• Monitor permit obligations, regulatory commitments, inspections, audits, and corrective actions to maintain continuous compliance.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that protect project schedules and business objectives.
• Support stakeholder, community, and regulatory engagement efforts related to environmental permitting and compliance.
• Provide environmental expertise, guidance, and strategic support for new initiatives, policies, and infrastructure programs.
• Track, communicate, and report environmental compliance performance, risks, and project status to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Advance continuous improvement of Microsoft's Environmental Construction Compliance Program and environmental governance frameworks.
• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence consistent with Microsoft values.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 3+ years relevant experience. OR 5+ years equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or program management OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental compliance management in the Eastern regions of America.
• Experience with mission critical facilities or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in construction and operational environmental compliance and experience working through environmental permitting in multiple markets.
• Background in project management and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.
• Ability to develop permit compliance timelines, identify compliance risks and mitigation, and review action plans and environmental management plans for completeness and applicable law adherence.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. A different range applies to specific work locations: USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.