Remote Network Acquisition Program Lead

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 163,328,000; Part time

Job summary

GFiber is seeking a contract Network Acquisition Technical Program Manager to drive strategic negotiations for leasing data center, bandwidth, and dark fiber assets across North America. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and deliver timely infrastructure solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in network infrastructure programs and 7+ years in program management, with a focus on commercial sensitivity and technically sound decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Math, Economics, Finance, Law or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of program management experience managing networking projects with cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing network infrastructure programs, including vendor management, contract negotiation and acquisition of network infrastructure assets (dark fiber, bandwidth, colocation, space and power).
• Ability to think outside the box and work independently while leading cross-functional efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and agreements with commercial partners (telecommunications companies, network carriers, and colocation operators) for leased asset acquisition projects.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements and draft new orders to ensure predictable delivery of third-party assets.
• Define capacity requirements and design resilient leased infrastructure solutions; prepare technical materials like drawings and SOWs.
• Collaborate with GFiber's legal team to facilitate contract delivery for engagements.
• Identify, evaluate, and acquire metro dark fiber assets and bandwidth services; participate in design/build of new infra solutions.
• Define space and power requirements, develop rack layouts and power distribution designs; negotiate terms for colocation space.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Network infrastructure

Dark fiber

Colocation

Strategic negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

GFiber is seeking a contract Network Acquisition Technical Program Manager to drive strategic negotiations for leasing data center, bandwidth, and dark fiber assets across North America. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate with internal teams, and deliver timely infrastructure solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in network infrastructure programs and 7+ years in program management, with a focus on commercial sensitivity and technically sound decisions.