Network Development Manager

What you'll do

• Manage telecommunications provider relationships, orders, schedules, issue resolution, and performance tracking.
• Support fiber route evaluation and contract negotiations for IRU agreements, dark fiber leases, and related infrastructure contracts.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery, track contractual milestones and risks, and maintain project reporting and network data.

What they ask for

• Currently has or is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience; degree must be completed before joining.
• 2+ years of experience in network development, telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, or a related field.
• Experience managing telecommunications or infrastructure vendors/providers and working with fiber network concepts, including route design, IRU/lease structures, and delivery lifecycle.
• Experience prioritizing projects, communicating status and risks, and analyzing data using spreadsheets. Must integrate AI tools responsibly to improve workflows and demonstrate ongoing AI skill development.

Nice to have

• Experience at a hyperscale technology company, major telecommunications carrier, or infrastructure provider.
• Experience with contract management, backbone/long-haul or metro fiber, data tools or automation, project management, or network planning.

Pay

$106,995/year to $159,000/year (base salary)

Tools

fiber optic networks, IRU agreements, dark fiber leases, spreadsheets, MSAs, SLAs

AI focus

Integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and produce measurable impact; apply responsible AI practices, including risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews; continue developing AI skills, including prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration.