Interconnection Manager, EMEA - Edge Sourcing and Strategy

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading short-form video platform is seeking a Mid-Senior level Interconnection Manager to oversee partnerships with ISPs, drive edge infrastructure strategies, and enhance user experiences. Ideal candidates will have a technical background, strong project management skills, and the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder environments. The role is full-time, based in Greater London, offering a dynamic tech environment where creativity is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, ever-evolving environments.
• 3 years of experience with negotiations and partner management.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact with partner ISPs to deliver top-tier experience.
• Negotiate and manage interconnection & caching agreements with ISP partners.
• Monitor edge peering and caching utilization to ensure sufficient capacity.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical experience with IP Networking and BGP routing

Excellent ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Negotiations and partner management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Office productivity software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Jira)

Job description

Interconnection Manager, EMEA - Edge Sourcing and Strategy

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Responsibilities

Edge Strategy is part of the broader Infrastructure Engineering organization, and is responsible for developing and executing strategies to expand our edge infrastructure, growing and managing partnerships with Internet Service Providers (ISP), and working closely with engineering teams on the evolution of our edge infrastructure to drive new approaches to supporting demand.

• As an Interconnection Manager, you will act as the primary POC with partner ISPs to deliver top-tier experience for end-users, collaborate with strategy managers to drive infrastructure expansion and engineering teams to ensure we meet performance and capacity requirements.
• Work closely with strategy, network engineering, and product management to support interconnection and caching programs.
• Negotiate and manage interconnection & caching agreements with ISP partners to support demand and long-term growth, aligned with our business objectives.
• Monitor edge peering, interconnection, and caching utilization to ensure sufficient capacity is available and work with ISPs to augment capacity as needed.
• Drive and deliver high-impact, cross-functional programs that focus on improving quality and efficiency of internal systems and processes, as well as enhancing our partners' experience.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal strategy and sourcing team members as well as cross-functional teams and stakeholders; actively tracking and reporting progress for all projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Project management experience and proficiency and familiarity with office productivity software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Jira, etc).
• Technical experience with IP Networking and BGP routing in large-scale environments including ISPs, Content Providers, and CDNs either as an engineer, product manager, or similar role.
• Excellent ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including leadership across the organization.
• Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, ever-evolving environments, demonstrating resourcefulness and creativity in solving complex challenges and implementing scalable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with negotiations and partner management of ISPs and other service providers in the region.
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure including ISPs, data centers, and cloud infrastructure in EMEA, including market dynamics, and current challenges.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Computer Networking Products and Software Development