Network Site Investments Manager

Meta; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Networks Investments Manager, Systems Analyst to lead global sourcing for the colocation-based backbone network. You will forecast, price, and negotiate leases, working with Accounting & Finance to ensure cost efficiency and strategic supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with Network Engineering to align business and technology roadmaps, drive AI-enabled process improvements, and manage cross-time-zone partnerships to deliver reliable, affordable network services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field with 6+ years in colocation or related sourcing.
• MBA or advanced degree in SCM/Finance or related field.
• Experience with financial modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Knowledge of network colocation, CDN/backbone IP services, and pricing models.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global sourcing strategies for Meta Backbone Network.
• Partner with Network Engineering to align roadmaps and negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Manage long-term partner relationships and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Travel about 25% and coordinate across multiple time zones.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiations

Data analytics

AI tools integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree in SCM/Finance

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

The Network Site Investments Manager, Systems Analyst will act as the primary contact for Accounting & Finance, reporting, and providing financial forecasts while contracting for and executing lease agreements for the colocation business with the Meta supply base. Sourcing activities will include but not be limited to identification of product and service availability and options, developing and setting a negotiation and sourcing strategy, partnering with Meta Network Engineering to develop a business and technology roadmap for the Meta Backbone Network and driving strategic sourcing decisions on a global basis.

The Network Site Investments Manager will lead and support the development, implementation, and management of global strategies to provide the Meta production network with competitive cost, optimal flexibility, and reliable delivery and availability performance.

Working closely with the Network Engineering team, the Network Site Investments Manager will communicate and implement strategies, contracts, and pricing with an overall focus on maintaining long-term partner relationships and managing total costs of ownership to a minimum. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experienceBachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Business related field or equivalent, plus 6+ years of relevant experience in the colocation industry5+ years of Sourcing or Partner Management experience in Network related products and servicesKnowledge of purchasing, and supply chain processes, with analytical and results focused approachExperience in Colocation business, overall Colocation market and associated performance and cost modelsProduct knowledge among industry sectors Content Delivery Networks, Backbone Networks and IP Services, their operation and associated performance and cost modelsWilling to travel about 25% of the time and work across various time zones Knowledge of network architecture, including backbone networks and edge delivery infrastructureDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesMBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related fieldExperience with data center colocation providers and infrastructure lease negotiationsBackground in financial modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysisExperience with supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiativesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Experience developing and executing global sourcing strategiesDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)2+ years of experience with financial modeling/forecasting and general data analytics