Network Development Manager - Subsea

Supporting the fast growing user community and the introduction of new and innovative products and services, we are continually expanding our backbone network infrastructure around the globe. We are looking for a Network Development Manager (fka Network Investment Manager) to join our EMEA network infrastructure group to support our growing network footprint needs. This person will lead network investments through capacity and dark fiber leases and acquisitions, network infrastructure development, and construction, strong subsea experience will be essential. They will - often working with partners and vendors - develop and implement strategies to provide Meta with best in class economics, optimal flexibility & scalability, unmatched delivery & availability as well as optimized operation & maintenance arrangements.

Network Development Manager - Subsea Responsibilities:

• Developing supply strategies, including joint build efforts with partner organizations with similar connectivity needs
• Managing a portfolio of subsea system and fiber infrastructure suppliers across trans-Atlantic, African and Middle East regions
• Identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and working with the legal department to negotiate and execute supplier contracts
• Overseeing the commercial and operational performance of contracts, tracking and ensuring supplier compliance within the terms and conditions of the contract, processing of supplier invoices, and renegotiation of contract terms (CVs) as needed
• Maintaining a deep understanding of the subsea cable and telecom wholesale market technological and commercial developments
• positions Meta in the right place.
• Working closely with cross functional teams to develop network requirement and acquisition strategies and generating clear and objective investment analysis and recommendations for investment approvals
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time abroad including representing Meta at industry events

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BSC or equivalent in technical or business related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding and experience in subsea cables (including consortium management), fiber infrastructure, and carrier market players including in Africa and Middle East
• Proven track record of major deal execution and understanding of subsea cables (preferred) and / or terrestrial fiber infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams spread across multiple regions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational and technical knowledge of networking particularly in subsea transport technologies
• Project management experience including on procurement, construction and operational working groups
• Multilingual in 1 or more regional business languages, proficiency in French or Arabic would be a bonus

About Meta:

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 todaybeyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.