Network Development Manager - EMEASA

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Development Manager to enhance global network infrastructure. This role involves leading network investments, managing supplier contracts, and developing strategies to optimize fiber infrastructure across various regions, particularly in Latin and South America. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in telecom markets, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, cross-functional environment. If you are passionate about connecting the world and have the expertise to drive impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant industry experience in decision-making roles.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply strategies with partner organizations.
• Manage fiber infrastructure suppliers and oversee contract performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network requirements.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

BA/BSc/BEng in technical or business related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

To support the fast growing user community and the introduction of new and innovative products and services, we are continually expanding our backbone network infrastructure around the globe. We are looking for a Network Development Manager to join the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin/South America (EMEASA) Network Investments team to support our growing capacity and footprint needs. The successful individual will lead network investments through capacity and dark fiber leases, acquisitions, and network infrastructure project development (terrestrial and subsea). If you are passionate about network infrastructure and making the world more connected, please send your resume for consideration for this exciting role.

Network Development Manager - EMEASA Responsibilities

1. Help develop and implement supply strategies, including joint build efforts with partner organizations.
2. Manage a portfolio of fiber infrastructure suppliers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and particularly, Latin and South America.
3. Identify suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, and execute supplier contracts.
4. Oversee contract performance, track and ensure supplier compliance, validate supplier budgeting, and renegotiate contract terms as needed.
5. Keep track of price trends in the market to ensure best-in-class commercial terms for Meta.
6. Manage and develop partner relationships across a diverse range of countries.
7. Maintain comprehensive understanding of telecom wholesale market technological and commercial developments and represent Meta in conferences and trade shows.
8. Generate clear and objective investment analysis and recommendations for investment approval.
9. Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop network requirements and acquisition strategies.
10. Collaborate with finance and planning teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range investment plans.
11. Work closely with accounting and accounts payable for accurate processing of supplier invoices and compliance with accounting guidelines and contract terms.
12. Manage cross-functional infrastructure projects in a matrix organization, covering a range of areas (DC/PoP connectivity, and backbone optical network).
13. Develop and manage end-to-end project plans from concept stage through capacity turn-up, ensuring on-time delivery.
14. Manage project operations, administration, and maintenance.
15. Provide hands-on program management support during project life-cycle phases, including capacity turn-up and network operations.
16. Manage program risk and changes, providing regular visibility to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
17. Ensure coordination across projects in global regions and drive internal process management and improvements, including process optimization across multiple teams and functions.
18. Interface with Planning, Engineering, and Business/Project stakeholders for overall project requirements and scope.
19. Identify internal workflow improvements to drive development improvements.
20. Work well within a diverse cross-border team.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BA/BSc/BEng or equivalent in technical or business related field and 5-7 years relevant industry experience in decision making roles.
2. Good understanding and experience in subsea cables, fiber infrastructure, and carrier market players in Latin and South America.
3. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
4. Capacity to travel up to 25% of the time abroad.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Technical knowledge of networking particularly in transport technologies.
2. Experience delivering and managing subsea programs or products from inception to delivery.
3. Proven experience in communication and interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team and with external partners.
4. Experience in analyzing and presenting quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of investment alternatives and recommendations.
5. Experience in project management and reporting skills with the capacity to coordinate multiple, cross-functional teams.
6. Proven track record of participation in major deal execution and understanding of subsea cables and/or terrestrial fiber infrastructure.