Strategic Network Asset Negotiator | Infrastructure Deals

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure for its growing network, including dark fiber, wavelengths, and data center space, with a focus on cost-effective deals and strong vendor management. You will lead negotiations, manage partner relationships, and present recommendations to tech leadership to drive multi-million dollar savings.

Join a team responsible for securing network infrastructure and accelerating Google's Cloud and product delivery, while building strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience managing projects or supporting the planning and development of business agreements.
• Preferred qualifications include 5+ years in network asset negotiations and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Research and understand market forces in the network infrastructure industry and incorporate these signals into acquisition strategies and new market entry.
• Coordinate with global planning terms to develop strategic roadmaps that guide long-term asset acquisition strategies.
• Leverage experience in colocation and real estate knowledge to acquire colocation space for network, peering and edge requirements.
• Identify, evaluate and acquire metro and long haul dark fiber assets, design and build a new infrastructure solution through joint projects or independently. Negotiate and implement commercial frameworks that allow for predictable, efficient delivery of assets to meet Google's portfolio of products and services.
• Develop long-term relationships with key commercial partners including telecommunications companies, network carriers and colocation operators for the purposes of managing our strategies of asset acquisition, deep edge-network penetration, and Cloud partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Executive engagement

Market knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure for its growing network, including dark fiber, wavelengths, and data center space, with a focus on cost-effective deals and strong vendor management. You will lead negotiations, manage partner relationships, and present recommendations to tech leadership to drive multi-million dollar savings.

Join a team responsible for securing network infrastructure and accelerating Google's Cloud and product delivery, while building strategic