Global Network Acquisition Manager - PoP

ByteDance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a commercial leader to drive POP node and data center site selection for its overseas backbone network in Los Angeles. You will independently identify and negotiate optimal colocation sites, coordinating with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to enable global network growth.

You will own market research, site evaluation, and end-to-end procurement, delivering executive-ready proposals and strategic deals across international markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in data center site acquisition, colocation procurement, telecom network commercial management, real estate, or infra consulting.
• Deep understanding of AI and data center industry (power, cooling, connectivity, colocation models).
• Deep understanding of Telco industry (L1/L2 transmission, Internet, IX).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; experience in TCO modeling and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and competitive analysis on targeted metros and new countries for data center opportunities.
• Evaluate candidate sites on power, connectivity, cost, risk, and fit; drive site acquisition strategy.
• Build site pipeline and perform TCO/power cost modeling to support investments.
• Prepare and present executive proposals and deal summaries to senior leadership.
• Own end-to-end procurement for colocation/data center capacity, including RFI/RFP and supplier onboarding.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, AI / Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

ByteDance's Infrastructure team operates a global backbone network and hyper-scale data center footprint that powers products used by billions of users. As AI workloads and global content traffic continue to surge, we are rapidly expanding our overseas Points of Presence (POP) and edge data center nodes. The Overseas Network Resource & Commerce team owns the end-to-end commercial lifecycle of these nodes - from market entry strategy to site acquisition, procurement, contracting, and delivery support.

We are looking for an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node / data center site selection and commercial management for ByteDance's overseas backbone network. In this role, you will independently identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure optimal colocation and data center sites across key international markets, driving deals from pipeline to execution. You will work closely with engineering, capacity planning, legal, finance, and operations stakeholders to enable the global growth of our network infrastructure.

Site Selection & Market Analysis

• Lead market research and competitive analysis on targeted metros, regions, and new countries to identify data center and colocation opportunities aligned with ByteDance's backbone network roadmap.


• Independently evaluate candidate sites across power availability, connectivity, cost, risk, and strategic fit; drive site acquisition strategy and executive decision-making.


• Build and maintain site pipeline and market intelligence; perform TCO, power cost, and lease economic modeling to support investment decisions.


• Prepare and present executive proposals and deal summaries to senior leadership for approval.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Own the end-to-end procurement process for colocation / data center capacity, including RFI/RFP strategy, supplier shortlisting, bid evaluation, and supplier onboarding.


• Develop and manage relationships with data center operators, landlords, and connectivity providers; negotiate commercial and technical terms to secure favorable deals.


• Continuously optimize the supplier base and drive long-term acquisition strategy for both cost efficiency and quality assurance.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of lease agreements, colocation contracts, and related commercial documents, working closely with legal counsel.


• Manage the existing lease and contract portfolio; track key milestones, renewal dates, and commercial obligations; identify renegotiation and optimization opportunities.


• Own cost analysis, budget tracking, and financial approval processes for assigned projects.

Delivery Support & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with engineering, capacity planning, operations, and project management teams to ensure selected sites meet technical requirements and delivery timelines.


• Lead due-diligence activities (technical, legal, financial, compliance) for target sites and drive resolution of issues.


• Drive large cross-functional teams, including government relations, compliance, legal, finance, and engineering partners, to push deals from evaluation to execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, AI / Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields.


• 3+ years of relevant experience in data center site acquisition, colocation procurement, telecom network commercial management, real estate, or infrastructure consulting; experience with hyperscale / carrier-neutral data center markets is a strong plus.


• Deep understanding of the AI and data center industry, including power, cooling, connectivity, and colocation commercial models.


• Deep understanding of the Telco industry, including L1/L2 transmission network, Internet, IX management,etc.


• Strong analytical and numerical skills; Proven experience in TCO modeling, financial analysis, and deal structuring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across different time zones.


• Proven track record of independently driving complex commercial deals from identification to execution.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $198360 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;


• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and


• Exercising sound judgment.