Senior Land Development & Permitting Program Manager

About the role

Manage the permitting and approvals process for a portfolio of datacenter projects across the region to enable timely development and construction. Conduct comprehensive assessments during due diligence, design, and construction phases to identify regulatory

requirements and associated risks. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align on project objectives, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies. Manage utility connections, construction agreements, and development contracts to support project execution. Oversee integrated project planning, ensuring coordination across land development, design, construction, operations, and environmental teams. Administer contracts and budgets throughout the datacenter development lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that address schedule delays and permitting challenges. Own and manage strategic relationships with AHJs, government officials, and other key external stakeholders as the primary point of contact for permitting and pre-construction discussions. Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience. These

requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction, Urban Planning, Architecture, Land Use, Law, Real Estate or a related field. 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale and/or complex land development projects. Proven experience securing permits, planning approvals, and other entitlements for large-scale construction initiatives. Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects, including associated budgets and schedules. Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external partners such as environmental consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Mission critical design and/or construction experience in delivering projects in multiple jurisdictions. Community Engagement and Stakeholder engagement experience. Substantial portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience.

About Swiftkey

SwiftKey is a technology company that aims to enhance interaction between keyboards and people. It upgrades smartphone keyboards to make typing faster, by utilizing artificial intelligence to learn from each user in order to autocorrect and predict their next word. The SwiftKey Keyboard for Android supports more than 80 languages. SwiftKey was founded by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Job details

Salary

$116,900 - $203,600

Company

NameSwiftkey
IndustryAndroid
Team Size2

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