Manager, Network Deployment & Support

Meta•Boston, MA

3d•$162,000 - $227,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking an experienced network deployment manager to lead Optical backbone deployment supporting Meta's global infrastructure. The role manages a team of network engineers responsible for end-to-end deployment, configuration, and support across Meta's network infrastructure. The manager drives strategy for network rollout programs, coordinates cross-functional delivery with Planning, Network Engineering, Network Investments, and Operations Teams, and ensures operational excellence across a large-scale, distributed network environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in network engineering, network deployment, or network operations, with a track record of technical leadership in large-scale network or infrastructure projects.
2+ years of experience managing teams of network engineers or technical operations professionals.
Experience planning and executing large-scale optical network infrastructure deployments.
Understanding of optical networking technologies, including Long Haul, Metro, and Subsea.
Experience communicating technical decisions to cross-functional stakeholders and resolving conflicts across teams to maintain project alignment.
Experience balancing hands-on technical work with people management and team leadership responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact, such as efficiency gains or quality improvements.
Experience implementing responsible, ethical AI practices, such as risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews.
Ongoing AI skill development, such as prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration, and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
Prior experience as a Tech Lead Manager (TLM) or in a hybrid individual-contributor/manager role.
Experience in Network Deployment for Optical Terminal and Route builds, as well as Capacity Delivery.
Experience with process improvement and systems development, using automation to streamline repetitive workflows.
Track record of process improvements that measurably reduced deployment cycle time or operational incidents.
Experience managing network deployment programs at hyperscale or in large enterprise environments with geographically distributed sites.
Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for the team’s projects within Edge Network Services (ENS), ensuring alignment with organizational vision and goals.
Manage, mentor, and support a team of 8+ engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, operational excellence, and inclusion.
Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support direct reports’ career development.
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance in deliverables, while driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and technical quality.
Collaborate across ENS Pillars, Planning, Network Engineering, and Network Investment Teams to execute joint efforts and manage dependencies.
Represent the team in planning, reviews, calibrations, and organizational initiatives, advocating for team needs and company-wide improvements.
Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships.
Develop a deep understanding of deployment processes and tools and drive their continuous improvement.
Serve as an escalation point for partner teams, vendors, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Mentor and onboard new team members, developing the team’s technical acumen and internal community.
Help others, show respect, connect people, and drive collaboration within the team and organization.
Partner with recruiting to define role requirements, participate in interviews, evaluate candidates, and make hiring decisions.
Foster a positive team environment, address engagement and satisfaction, support career growth, and implement talent-retention strategies.