Sr. Network Procurement Business Manager

Tencent; Palo Alto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 98.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation 15–25 days

13 holidays per year

Sick leave up to 10 days

Zusammenfassung

Tencent is seeking a high-caliber Commercial Professional in Palo Alto to lead carrier network resource development, coordinate with operators, and drive strategic partnerships across the US. You will manage the full lifecycle of deployments and optimize interconnection as part of Tencent's CSIG ambitions.

Candidates should have a technical background in IDC/networking, strong negotiation skills, and a track record with cross-border collaborations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or above in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in infrastructure, telecom, or cloud environments.
• Technical background in IDC, networking, or cloud infrastructure with operator/CDN collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of peering, routing optimization, and interconnection models.
• Proven commercial negotiation skills with cross-border partnerships in the US.
• Familiarity with contract structures and basic legal considerations.
• Cloud or networking certifications are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead commercial development for carrier network resources across the full lifecycle.
• Act as primary commercial interface for telecom operators in the assigned region.
• Serve as main contact between Tencent and operators/suppliers to drive issue resolution.
• Drive implementation of network resource projects ensuring internal-external alignment.
• Provide market intelligence and recommendations on carrier engagement and procurement.

Kenntnisse

Commercial negotiation

Cross-border partnerships

Stakeholder coordination

Network/CDN knowledge

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

Business Unit Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

What the Role Entails

1. Lead commercial development for carrier network resources aligned with company planning, including network node site selection and evaluation, early-stage technical coordination, commercial negotiation for resource deployment, contract execution, and billing/payment management throughout the full commercial lifecycle.
2. Act as the primary commercial interface for telecom operators in the assigned region, building and maintaining long-term strategic partnerships to support business growth and advance carrier cooperation initiatives.
3. Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and telecom operators or suppliers, establishing effective communication channels across planning, network, and operations teams to drive resolution of operational issues and optimization requests during service delivery.
4. Drive the implementation of network resource projects and ensure alignment between internal stakeholders and external partners throughout the delivery process.
5. Provide market intelligence and actionable recommendations on carrier engagement, procurement strategy, and industry developments within the IDC/CDN ecosystem.

Who We Look For

1. Bachelor's degree or above and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, telecom, or cloud-related environments.
2. Technical background in IDC, networking, or cloud infrastructure, with practical experience collaborating with telecom operators, cloud providers, or large-scale internet companies, including CDN experience.
3. Strong understanding of peering, routing optimization, and interconnection models in carrier or IDC environments.
4. Proven commercial negotiation skills, with experience managing cross-border carrier or infrastructure partnerships across U.S.
5. Familiarity with contract structures and basic legal considerations in commercial negotiations.

Relevant cloud or networking certifications are a plus.

Location State(s) US-California-Palo Alto The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $97,500.00 to $183,500.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level.
• Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.