Global Network Commercial and Business Development Manager, Data Center Development

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Data Center Development team is focused on building Internet Data Center and Network infrastructure across the Asia Pacific region, driving DC innovation, renewable energy integration, capacity planning, and cost controls.

The role covers backbone/CDN network resource procurement, strategy development with stakeholders, and management of external support and supplier relationships to support data center capacity planning and project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in OTT/Cloud/Telecom with APAC market insight
• Bachelor or higher degree in Telecommunication, Computing, Engineering, Management or Economy
• Strong communication and negotiation capabilities
• Self-driven, able to perform under tight timelines and pressure, with a results-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for backbone, CDN, and other network resource acquisition (subsea cable, local loop, IPT, Peering)
• Develop resource procurement strategy, coordinating with stakeholders for data center capacity planning, network design, project delivery and lifecycle management
• Handle external support including feasibility studies and contract negotiations with telco carriers, legal councils, state utilities, and standard procurement procedures
• Manage suppliers and contracts, evaluate and continuously improve partnerships with telcos and authorities

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor or higher in Telecommunication, Computing, Engineering, Management or Economy

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

ByteDance Data Center Development team is responsible for building Internet Data Center and Network in the Asia Pacific region. Our work involves, but not limiting to, DC innovation, implementing advanced technologies and renewable energy to achieve carbon-neutrality, rapid project delivery, capacity planning, process and risk control, cost management, etc.

Our team's goal is to provide ByteDance with efficient Data Center infrastructure services to support our businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for backbone, CDN, and other network related resource acquisition, including but not limited to subsea cable, local loop, IPT, Peering, etc.
• Responsible for resource procurement strategy, working with multifunction stakeholders to support data center capacity planning, network design, project delivery and whole-life span management
• Responsible for external support, including but not limited to feasibility study and contract negotiations with telco carriers, legal councils, state utility companies, conducting standard procurement procedure for network resource acquisition
• Supplier and contract management, evaluation and continuous improvement, responsible for developing long-term partnership with telcos, authorities, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the OTT, Cloud or Telecommunication industry, experienced in related industry with insight into market trends and business practices of network in APAC
• Bachelor or higher degree in Telecommunication, Computing, Engineering, Management or Economy
• Strong communication and negotiation capabilities
• Highly self-driven, able to perform well under tight timelines and pressure, with strong commitment and a results-focused mindset

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. 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

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.