[Hiring] Manager, Network Connectivity & Carrier Strategy @Vultr

Role Description

Vultr is seeking a Manager, Network Connectivity & Carrier Strategy to own how our new data center sites connect to the world. You will run the site connectivity selection process end to end, assessing fiber and carrier infrastructure in each market, negotiating with national and regional carriers, deciding where we place network pops, and shaping backbone expansion strategy as we grow across the world. The ideal candidate brings deep fiber construction knowledge and carrier-deal instincts.

• Manage a small team of carrier relations professionals.
• Partner daily with Network Architecture & Engineering and Network Operations.
• Turn greenfield sites into on-net, production-ready facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end site connectivity selection process: assessment, requirements, carrier outreach, engineering, procurement, and turn-up for every new data center site.
• Map regional fiber and carrier infrastructure using tools like FiberLocator, PeeringDB, state 811/one-call records, and local knowledge.
• Negotiate MSAs, NDAs, colocation agreements, dark fiber IRUs, and wavelength/transport contracts with national and regional carriers.
• Lead engineering sessions with carriers to turn concepts into construction budgets, build timelines, and route-diversity commitments.
• Manage and grow a small team of carrier relations TPMs/reps; set their priorities, coach their carrier engagements, and hold delivery to timeline.
• Advise executive and network leadership on where to build next.
• Partner with Network Engineering/Architecture on connectivity design and with operations on POP turn-up and backbone integration.
• Track carrier performance, delivery accuracy, responsiveness, construction quality.
• Evaluate self-build fiber opportunities with local construction partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in network infrastructure, telecommunications, or data center connectivity, including 5+ years negotiating fiber, transport, peering, transit, and colocation deals.
• Deep knowledge of fiber construction economics and logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to piece together multi-party connectivity deals.
• Track record of building carrier relationships at the engineering and executive level.
• Strong grasp of long-haul and metro transport technology.
• Experience advising on network POP/site placement strategy.
• Knowledge of relevant IP networking technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant software development and tooling.
• 3+ years of people management, or clear readiness to manage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel to carrier meetings, site walks, and construction reviews (up to 25%).

Compensation

$150,000 - $20,000. Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

Inclusion & Privacy

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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