Network Development Manager

You’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the development of one of the world’s largest, global and most innovative fiber networks. Meta’s network has grown significantly over the last 10 years and we expect to more than double the footprint in the next few to support our existing 3+ billion customers and enable new services. You will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with our broader Network Engineering team to tackle these hard and long term network infrastructure problems to deliver network capacity at scale.

Who we are

Network Investments' mission is to scale Meta's network infrastructure to enable the evolution of social technologies. Specifically, we invest in and develop complex terrestrial networks to connect Meta’s data centers (DCs), Edge Points of Presence (PoPs) and Meta Network Appliances across the globe. We source or invest in third-party infrastructure and develop Meta’s own-build terrestrial fiber capacity.

We are seeking a Network Development Manager to drive the development of digital infrastructure strategies for terrestrial investments in North America. You will work on optimizing Meta’s network infrastructure to meet accelerating capacity demand in support of one of the world’s largest platforms. As a Network Development Manager, you will collaborate closely with a broad Meta cross-functional team to help evaluate and recommend strategies utilizing financial, operating and economic models. This role requires a strong background in strategy development, financial analysis, telecom, and investment decision-making.

You will manage end-to-end vendor contracting and partner relationships-from design validation and contract execution through delivery-ensuring routes meet timelines and SLOs. You will drive cross-functional alignment with Planning, Engineering, and Legal partners, contributing to shared operating models, standardized terminology, and milestone accountability across landmark infrastructure projects including new cable landing stations. You will maintain data integrity across network inventory systems, reconciling asset records and enforcing quality guardrails to produce reliable supply signals. You will leverage AI agents and automation to streamline workflows such as approval documentation, vendor outreach, and analysis. You will identify and resolve sourcing gaps and delivery risks, using deterministic triage rules to accelerate orders or escalate blockers efficiently. An ideal person for this role is a strategic, analytically-rigorous thinker with experience in telecoms and developing global digital connectivity solutions who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous and cross-functional environments.

This position is full time and based in our Menlo Park office [remote possible].

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned telecommunications providers, coordinating on order submissions, delivery schedules, issue resolution, and performance tracking Support the identification and evaluation of new fiber routes and capacity solutions, partnering with Network Planning and engineering teams to gather requirements and assess feasibility of proposed routes Support contract negotiations and commercial processes for fiber IRU agreements, dark fiber leases, and related infrastructure contracts, preparing analyses and business cases to inform negotiation strategy Collaborate with Network Implementation Engineering (NIE), Network Planning, Finance, Legal, Sourcing, and Data Center teams to align delivery schedules and ensure clean handoffs from development through implementation Track provider delivery against contractual milestones and SLAs, identifying emerging risks to timeline or budget and escalating with proposed mitigation options Maintain project tracking systems and reporting to provide visibility into delivery status and provider performance, working with internal tools to ensure accurate and complete network data Contribute to the development of OSP construction standards, specifications, and procurement frameworks to improve delivery efficiency and scalability across Meta's fiber portfolio Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency, contributing to documentation of best practices and standard operating procedures Collaborate with network planning and capacity teams to translate long-term demand forecasts into actionable OSP project pipelines and investment recommendations Develop and deliver high-impact presentations, strategic roadmaps, and executive reports to convey complex network strategies and recommendations with clarity and precision Ability to travel up to [30%] of time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 8+ years of experience in network development, telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, or a related field (commercial, technical, or project management roles) Experience managing vendor or provider relationships in a telecommunications or infrastructure context Experience with fiber optic network concepts including route design, IRU/lease structures, and delivery lifecycle Experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs Experience communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences Strong skills in financial modeling, ROI analysis, and investment assessment Exceptional analytical skills and ability to synthesize market and technical data into strategic plans Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience creating and delivering to senior audiences Experience developing or contributing to OSP construction standards, vendor qualification frameworks, or procurement strategies for a large fiber portfolio Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Experience delivering hyperscale or carrier-grade long-haul and metro fiber infrastructure projects in support of data center or internet exchange connectivity Familiarity with OTDR testing, fiber acceptance procedures, and OSP network documentation standards used in large-scale terrestrial network deployments Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Demonstrated use of data analytics or scripting tools (e.g., SQL, Python) to automate project tracking, permitting workflows, or contractor performance reporting