Senior Manager, Network Infrastructure

Akamai Technologies

Senior Manager overseeing global Network Implementation Management team. Responsible for interconnecting data centers and managing 2500+ circuit deployments.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,100 - $237,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cross-functional teams and driving process improvements within telecommunications and data center environments. Proven ability to establish strategic vendor relationships and oversee large-scale circuit deployment projects.

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Team ManagementTelecommunications ExperienceProcess ImprovementVendor Relationship ManagementEmployee Development

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Hard Skills

Circuit Deployment ManagementProject OversightProcess StandardizationProvisioning EngineeringData Center Operations

Soft Skills

Employee EngagementLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Siebel

Industry Keywords

Network ImplementationBandwidth VendorsNetwork EngineeringNetwork ArchitectureInfrastructure Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing a team of Network Implementation Managers (NIM) across six countries overseeing 2500+ circuit deployments projects annually
Establishing relationships with key bandwidth vendors globally
Overseeing cleanliness of circuits and cross-connect assets, including COGS responsibility related to timely disconnect of purchased assets
Maintaining strategic relationships with leadership across Network Engineering, Network Strategy, Network Architecture, NOCC, Network Expense, and all teams within Infrastructure
Leading major initiative to shift patch panel management to Siebel from manual records
Focusing on standardization of processes to drive greater delivery volume through efficiency and automation
Integrating provisioning engineering tasks into the team's skill set and responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems, or another related field
Extensive experience working with telecommunications and data center vendors
Track record of solid employee development and engagement
Drive for process improvement
Experience guiding teams through process changes and realignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
401K savings plan
company holidays
vacation (in the form of PTO)
sick time
family friendly benefits including parental leave
employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness