Global Network Acquisition Manager - PoP

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node and data center site selection and commercial management for its overseas backbone network. You will independently identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure optimal colocation sites across international markets, driving deals from pipeline to execution.

You will work with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to enable global network growth, manage end-to-end procurement, and optimize the supplier base for cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, AI / Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields.
• 3+ years of data center site acquisition or related experience.
• Deep understanding of 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.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with experience in TCO modeling and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify data center opportunities aligned with backbone network roadmap.
• Evaluate candidate sites on power, connectivity, cost, risk, and strategic fit; drive site acquisition strategy.
• Perform TCO, power cost, and lease economic modeling to support investment decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases and commercial documents with legal input.
• Manage procurement for colocation capacity including RFI/RFP strategy and supplier onboarding.
• Oversee relationships with data center operators and connectivity providers; negotiate terms.
• Track milestones, renewals, and obligations; identify renegotiation opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering, capacity planning, and operations to meet requirements and timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

TCO modeling

Financial analysis

Deal negotiation

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