Global Carrier & Network Strategy Manager

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 89,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A Network Account Manager at Akamai Technologies, Inc. will partner with National and International Carriers to deploy connectivity between Data Centers and to optimize terms for network expansions.

You will negotiate commercial and contractual terms, analyze pricing and cost-saving opportunities, coordinate with internal teams, and drive scalable, efficient carrier relationships across geographies to support Akamai's growth and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Excellent commercial and contractual negotiation skills
• Practical understanding of IP Transit, Waves/DWDM, PNI, fiber connectivity, colocation and cross-connects
• Solid data analysis and financial skills
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across functions and geographies

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with national and international carriers and service providers to meet needs for deploying connectivity to and between data centers
• Partner with internal infrastructure groups to establish optimal technical, commercial, and contractual conditions for network expansions
• Collaborate with the Data Center team to identify terms for fiber builds
• Negotiate and execute agreements with partners and vendors to build cost-effective relationships
• Manage contract negotiations to ensure scalable platforms and services
• Coordinate with provisioning teams to ensure capacity upgrades in a timely manner

Job description

A Network Account Manager at Akamai Technologies, Inc. will partner with National and International Carriers to deploy connectivity between Data Centers and to optimize terms for network expansions.

You will negotiate commercial and contractual terms, analyze pricing and cost-saving opportunities, coordinate with internal teams, and drive scalable, efficient carrier relationships across geographies to support Akamai's growth and sustainability goals.