Our Network Development Managers solve some of the most complex network development and delivery challenges every day including the construction of new routes where infrastructure currently does not exist. We are looking for a Network Development Manager to join our APAC team to support our growing backbone needs. This person will develop and implement strategies to provide Meta with best-in-class pricing, optimal flexibility and scalability, unmatched delivery & availability as well as optimized operation & maintenance arrangements.Working with the regionally based team, Network Planning, Program Management and Backbone Engineering, the Network Development Manager will focus India terrestrial network expansion and subsea, including communicating and implementing strategies, negotiating contracts and managing delivery.
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Network Development Manager, APAC Responsibilities:
- Network Development & Supply Strategy: Taking network demand and working with the team to determine the best way to meet demand by complementing and contributing to the network strategy.
- Partnership Development: Recommending regional carrier and peer partnership strategies for establishing long term relationships with key vendors and peers including pulling parties together into projects and negotiating contracts.
- Build budgets and business cases for investment and network expansion with clear and objective investment analysis and recommendations for investment approvals.
- Network Optimization: Work with Engineering and Planning to enhance the network's diversity and cost efficiency.
- Identify landing sites and partners that fit the network plan and negotiate landing agreements.
- Contract Strategy and Execution: Lead the business negotiation process with partners and suppliers. Own closure on contracts. Develop negotiation approach, fallback positions, acceptable terms and conditions through to closure.
- Contract Management: Post signed Supply Contracts and Joint Business Agreements act as the commercial point of contact, manage commercial issues, contract variations and partner relationships. Keep track of budgets and ensure implementation as per agreed contract terms.
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Post terrestrial fibre light-up / cable system Ready for Service (RFS) - be responsible for all commercial O&M matters, work with partners to select maintenance providers, develop, track and update O&M budgets. Strive to maximize network performance and improve cost of operation.
- BA/BSc/BEng or equivalent in technical or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in network projects
- Experience with negotiating technical and commercial elements of contracts.
- Experience with establishing and maintaining relationships as well as business negotiations
- Experience with leading network related products and services.
- Willing to travel and work within Asia and undertake short-term business trips to the US and Europe as required.
- Experience with analytical problem solving to drive result-oriented outcomes
- Business and technical knowledge of networks, their operation and associated performance and cost models.
- Experience in commercial management of cable system O&M aspects such as negotiating maintenance contracts, developing O&M budgets, etc.
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.
Individual 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.