Network Fiber Delivery Manager [Americas]

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Fiber Delivery Manager to lead the Americas terrestrial fiber portfolio, translating capacity and investment priorities into executable plans. You will build and guide a high-performing team, align engineering, planning, sourcing, finance, and operations, and drive data-driven decisions across the program.

You will sponsor AI-enabled workflows to improve forecast reliability, cycle time, and delivery quality while balancing near-term delivery with long-term

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operations, project management, data center or network infrastructure program management.
• 3+ years of formal people-management experience leading technical delivery teams.
• Experience with fiber optic infrastructure design, construction, and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and own outcomes for the Americas terrestrial fiber portfolio, translating capacity and investment priorities into executable plans while balancing delivery, commercial, quality, risk, and long-term objectives
• Build and lead a high-performing, adaptable organization; develop leaders and talent and evolve team capabilities
• Shape supplier and contracting strategy with Sourcing, Legal, and Finance, including scope allocation and incentives
• Establish portfolio governance, use data to steer resources, and drive recovery when critical-path outcomes are at risk
• Sponsor systems, data, automation, and AI transformation to increase leverage, insight, and delivery speed
• Define end-to-end operating model across internal teams and external partners with clear accountability

Skills

Fiber infrastructure delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Education

MBA or Master’s in Telecom/Engineering

Tools

Tableau

GIS mapping

SQL

Python

Job description

Do you want to work on one of the largest and most dynamic networks in the world - that serves as the backbone for AI data centers? Do you want the opportunity to lead a team working at the intersection of cutting-edge engineering and capital investments - driving clarity and execution across complex, high-impact digital infrastructure projects. Supporting and deploying one of the world's largest fiber networks. If you are a strategic operator who can manage competing priorities and deliver results in dynamic environments and wants to influence how the world connects at scale, this role offers broad scope, visibility, and global impact.We are seeking a Network Fiber Delivery Manager to help shape, operationalize, and scale our global network investments portfolio. You will lead the delivery of Meta's Americas terrestrial fiber infrastructure portfolio supporting data center connectivity. You will own delivery outcomes from approved plan through construction, testing, acceptance, and in-service handover, leading internal delivery professionals and a scalable network of third-party program-management and fiber-delivery partners. You will lead an internal team and external delivery partners, align commitments across Engineering, Planning, Sourcing, Finance, Systems, and Operations, and resolve portfolio-level dependencies and escalations. You will also sponsor systems, data, automation, and appropriately validated AI-enabled workflows that improve forecast reliability, quality, cycle time, and organizational leverage.This is an ideal role for a structured thinker and hands-on leader who can navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive results in highly cross-functional environments and is passionate about building both the vision and the systems needed to realize it. In this role, you will set portfolio strategy, build and develop a high-performing team, strengthen organizational capability, scale execution, influence senior stakeholders, and balance near-term delivery with long-term transformation.Network Fiber Delivery Manager [Americas] Responsibilities:Set strategy and own outcomes for the Americas terrestrial fiber portfolio, translating capacity and investment priorities into executable plans while balancing delivery, commercial, quality, risk, and long-term objectivesBuild and lead a high-performing, adaptable organizationdevelop leaders and experienced talent, evolve team capabilities, and take on adjacent delivery, contracting, or investment responsibilities as priorities changeShape supplier and contracting strategy with Sourcing, Legal, and Finance, including scope allocation, commercial incentives, risk allocation, performance obligations, and remediesEstablish portfolio governance and performance standards, use data to steer resources and priorities, and drive recovery when critical-path outcomes are at riskSet quality, safety, technical-acceptance, and handover standards with Engineering, holding leaders and partners accountable for systemic compliance and corrective actionSponsor systems, data, automation, and AI transformation that increases organizational leverage, predictive insight, delivery speed, and qualityDefine the end-to-end operating model across internal teams, external PM firms, carriers, construction suppliers, and adjacent functions, with clear accountabilities, decision rights, and interfacesServe as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, proactively surfacing gaps, risks, and opportunitiesalign cross-functional and external stakeholders, frame tradeoffs, and communicate decision-ready recommendations through investment memos, strategic updates, and partnership evaluationsTravel up to 30% of timegreater if remoteMinimum Qualifications:7+ years of experience in operations, project management, technical project management, data center or network infrastructure program/project management and outside plant fiber construction3+ years of formal people-management experience leading technical delivery teams, including talent decisions, coaching, development, delegation, and performance managementExperience with fiber optic infrastructure design, construction, and delivery processesTrack record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives, particularly in large-scale, technical, or regulated environmentsPrior experience working in digital infrastructure — such as fiber optic networks, subsea cable systems, terrestrial connectivity, or hyperscale data center network buildsWorking technical judgment across OSP construction methods, permitting and easement dependencies, splicing and testing, acceptance evidence, asset documentation, and operational handoverExperience managing third-party project-management firms, contractors, vendors, or a scaled contingent workforce through clear scopes, performance measures, governance, and corrective actionExperience partnering with systems or product teams to improve delivery tools, workflows, data quality, reporting, and adoptionFamiliarity with North America's fiber markets, connectivity business models, and infrastructure lifecycle managementExperience communicating project status, risks, and recommendations in writing and in presentations to technical and executive stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Experience with analytical/visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, GIS/mapping) and basic coding skills (e.g. SQL, Python)Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Masters Degree in Telecommunications or Engineering)Familiarity with policy, regulatory, and commercial dynamics in global digital connectivity marketsBackground in operational thinking: customer-oriented mindset, roadmap building, MVPs, iteration cyclesDemonstrated AI fluency, including redesigning operational workflows with AI, validating outputs, measuring quality and efficiency gains, and coaching teams on responsible useDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)About Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$193,000/year to $271,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.