Land Program Manager, Data Center, Real Estate

1 Week ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Land Program Manager will be responsible for securing and pre-positioning real estate for Google's data centers across the Nordics and Benelux, focusing on the UK. This role encompasses all aspects of land acquisition and pre-development projects, from site identification and analysis to negotiation and closing. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, finance, community engagement), and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities include driving acquisition and pre-development, cultivating stakeholder relationships, conducting thorough analyses, negotiating agreements, identifying suitable data center sites considering infrastructure, regulations, and community impact, developing best practices, and providing regular project updates.
Must have:
  • 5+ years program management experience
  • Land acquisition/site selection experience
  • Agreement negotiation & project management
  • Real estate transaction management
  • Stakeholder relationship management
Good to have:
  • Data center/real estate development experience
  • GIS and real estate analysis tools proficiency
  • UK real estate regulatory environment knowledge

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in program management.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: land acquisition, site selection for technology, industrial-scale real estate projects, or real estate evaluation and development.
  • Experience managing agreement negotiations and multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in data center, real estate or infrastructure development.
  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other real estate analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory environment for real estate development in the UK.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fluid environment.
  • Ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel within the UK as needed.

About the job

As a Land Program Manager, you will play a role in securing and pre-positioning real estate for Google's data centers across the Nordics and Benelux. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of land acquisition and pre-development projects from initial site identification and analysis to negotiation and closing. You will work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, legal, finance, and community engagement, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the acquisition and pre-development of land across the United Kingdom portfolio, ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery while upholding exceptional quality standards. Cultivate and manage robust relationships with stakeholders, including landowners, regulatory bodies, and community organizations.
  • Conduct through analysis, negotiate agreements, and manage all aspects of real estate transactions.
  • Identify and evaluate potential data center sites, consider factors such as infrastructure availability, regulatory environment, and community impact.
  • Develop and implement best practices for land acquisition and pre-development, proactively identify and mitigate associated risks.
  • Provide regular updates on project status and performance to stakeholders.

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