Technical Business Developer, ADC Network Development

Amazon•Herndon, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support AWS data centers to ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services is looking for a Technical Business Developer to support and deploy one of the world’s largest and most complex telecommunication networks. The role is responsible for the planning and execution of strategic initiatives to support Amazon Dedicated Cloud infrastructure and to improve the business processes and deployment of hyperscaled cloud infrastructure, creation of a quality control system for our Global Dedicated Cloud, pre/post-inspections for design validation, and stakeholder communication for delivery schedules. This opportunity is within the Global Connectivity Infrastructure Delivery - Fiber Deployment organization, which is responsible for project management, quality and delivery of fiber capacity for the physical network solutions that drive Amazon’s internal infrastructure and connect our services to the world. This individual will actively drive commercial vendor strategy, working with existing vendors, new vendors, as well as the AWS service teams and internal customers to build and design a portfolio of network infrastructure solutions. This role requires collaboration, driving strategic initiatives and executing commercial deals across our network geography. By applying a unique blend of business and technology experience, you will work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to find creative, cost effective, and often innovative solutions to meet Amazon's ongoing growth and expansion needs worldwide. You will be responsible for managing the cost, supply and strategic development of Amazon’s physical network infrastructure. You are experienced in network development (network expansion and network investment programs), financial investment analysis and business cases, legal/contracting for telecoms services and have regulatory awareness. Additionally, you will have knowledge of optical transport technologies, backbone network engineering design principles, and you will have expert knowledge of network infrastructure providers. This role requires extensive collaboration, driving strategic market facing initiatives, creating long-term supply plans to meet our demand, and delivering year-on-year cost savings. You will actively drive infrastructure solutions, working with Backbone Network Planners, suppliers, technology partners, and networking teams to meet our customers’ demands.

Requirements

Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience, 5+ years telecommunications industry experience in procurement and negotiations
Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
Experience in regularly interacting with senior management on matters concerning several areas, divisions, and/or customers

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a network planning, network construction/implementation, or commercial implementation role at an ISP, telecoms operator, or Hyperscaler

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Management
Provide regular updates to Senior management
Serve as a key member of the team driving overall Network Infrastructure strategy
Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale
Periodical reports on overall network development program status
Vendor & Supplier Management
Manage vendors to ensure on-time deployment, measure progress, and evaluate performance through quality Key Performance Indicators
Identify vendors and develop commercial solutions for wavelengths, dark fiber, and other network infrastructure capacity
Negotiate key vendor contracts from business and technical perspectives in partnership with AWS legal teams
Own all elements of supplier management including pricing, billing, and service level availability compliance
Work with suppliers to verify and gain supply in response to forecast demand and network topology plans
Network Planning & Development
Work closely with service owners and internal customers to understand product roadmaps and devise programs to meet capacity requirements
Develop strategic backbone and metro supply plans for short, medium, and long-term needs (leased capacity, fiber pairs, new cable builds)
Collaboratively develop network infrastructure execution plans involving leased wavelengths, dark fiber, and submarine cable capacity/builds
Participate in strategic network topology planning for global backbone and metro networks
Financial & Compliance Management
Work closely with finance partners on budget creation, business case development, deal analysis, and supplier invoicing
Create and standardize reporting mechanisms and provide regular progress updates
Track and maintain information on telecom market trends, vendor technologies, coverage, cost, and deal structures
Work with Amazon Legal and Public Policy teams to ensure compliance with local telecom regulations and identify opportunities to improve operating models
Manage costs and provide financial updates
Operational Excellence
Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles
Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance business needs versus technical constraints
Interact with engineers, technicians, vendors, and senior management daily

Benefits

health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave

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