Senior Manager, Infrastructure Executive Lead

BCE Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee discount on Bell services

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Bell Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Infrastructure Executive Lead to drive the growth and value of Bell's infrastructure portfolio. You will form executive-level partnerships, shape commercial initiatives, and pursue new opportunities to enhance Bell's infrastructure assets.

Leading cross-functional teams and external collaborators, you will leverage telecom expertise and strategic insight to influence stakeholders and negotiate complex agreements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, carrier relations, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience building strategic partnerships and leading commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize value of Bell's infrastructure assets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities that support Bell's growth.
• Build strategic relationships with providers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations and agreement execution for infrastructure access.
• Develop business cases to support growth and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Telecommunications expertise

Analytical thinking

Business development

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world‑class networks, AI‑powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

Be at the forefront of shaping the best digital connections and next‑generation technology in Canada. You’ll join the largest, award‑winning, high‑tech team in our country, working with the brightest minds across many industries.

Bring your ideas and skills as we grow cutting‑edge fibre and 5G networks, develop advanced products and services to run on these networks and then enable the delivery of content from our top media properties and services – ensuring that our customers can stay entertained and connected anytime, anywhere.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Infrastructure Executive Lead plays a key role in driving the growth and value of Bell’s infrastructure portfolio. Through strategic partnerships, commercial initiatives, and market insights, this role identifies new business opportunities, expands infrastructure utilization, and supports Bell's long‑term growth objectives.

Working collaboratively across Bell and with external industry partners, the successful candidate leverages strong telecommunications industry expertise, commercial acumen, and relationship management skills to build executive‑level relationships, influence key stakeholders, and negotiate complex infrastructure agreements. The role is responsible for securing new opportunities with various companies and advancing initiatives that enhance the value and strategic positioning of Bell's infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize the utilization and value of Bell's infrastructure.
• Identify, assess, and pursue new business and tenancy opportunities that support Bell's growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with telecommunications providers, infrastructure partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and agreement execution related to infrastructure access, tenancy opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Secure new tenancy agreements and partnership opportunities that maximize utilization of Bell's infrastructure assets.
• Develop business cases and recommendations to support infrastructure growth and investment decisions.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Network, Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to execute strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to support decision‑making and strengthen Bell's competitive position.
• Represent Bell in external industry discussions and partner engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize the value of Bell's infrastructure asset.
• Identify, assess, and pursue new business opportunities that support Bell's growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with telecommunications providers, infrastructure partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and agreement execution related to infrastructure access and strategic partnerships.
• Develop business cases and recommendations to support infrastructure growth and investment decisions.
  Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Network, Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to execute growth initiatives and ensure successful delivery of business objectives.
• Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to support decision‑making and strengthen Bell's competitive position.
• Builds strategic partnerships and trusted relationships
• Identifies and advances growth opportunities
• Leads commercial negotiations and agreement execution
• Influences stakeholders and drives alignment
• Applies market insights to business decisions
• Leads through collaboration and influence
• Communicates effectively at all levels
• Delivers measurable business results

Technical Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, carrier relations, network planning, business development, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, wireless networks, and carrier ecosystem dynamics.
• Experience building strategic partnerships and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience developing business cases and leading commercial discussions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute growth opportunities and deliver business results.

Preferred;

• Sales experience in telecommunication or related industries
• Knowledge of network planning, infrastructure deployment, site acquisition, and network expansion strategies.
• Experience working within a telecommunications carrier, infrastructure provider, related industry.
• Understanding of network technology trends, including 5G and future network evolution.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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