Global Network Site Acquisition & Partnerships Lead

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node and data center site selection for its overseas backbone network. You will independently evaluate and secure optimal colo and data center sites across international markets, working with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to enable global growth.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, knowledge of carrier ecosystems, and a track record in B2B partnerships, with a focus on timely delivery and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in telecommunications, computer science, engineering, business administration, economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in the OTT, cloud computing, telecommunications, or related communications industries. Familiarity with overseas network resource markets, carrier ecosystems, and B2B business models.
• Solid understanding of B2B services and network architectures offered by overseas carriers. Proven experience working directly with overseas carriers on sales, solution development, business development, or commercial partnerships, including relevant project experience and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and partnership development of Global Transmission network resources for overseas backbone and local networks, including but not limited to international submarine cable capacity, local fiber-optic cable/fiber networks, local loops and other network resources.
• Lead the acquisition and business support of overseas optical transport network resources. Manage feasibility studies, commercial communications and negotiations, solution evaluation, contract negotiations, and the implementation of standardized procurement and partnership processes with telecommunications carriers, network service providers, and relevant organizations.
• Collect, organize, analyze commercial intelligence related to externally sourced optical transport network resources. Based on regional market trends, the supplier landscape, cost structures, and business development needs, support the development and execution of medium- and long-term regional network resource procurement strategies.
• Manage, evaluate, and continuously improve supplier performance. Build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with telecommunications carriers and relevant organizations.
• Secure long-term, stable, and high-quality overseas network resources through innovative commercial structures and partnership models while optimizing cost efficiency. Improve resource acquisition efficiency, cost competitiveness, business continuity and assurance, and delivery timeliness.

Skills

Overseas network resources experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation with carriers

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in telecommunications, computer science, engineering, business administration, economics, or related discipline

Job description

ByteDance is seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node and data center site selection for its overseas backbone network. You will independently evaluate and secure optimal colo and data center sites across international markets, working with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to enable global growth.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, knowledge of carrier ecosystems, and a track record in B2B partnerships, with a focus on timely delivery and cost