Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• High energy, results oriented individual to help build and deliver the network that powers the world’s largest online services
• Lead project initiatives for all aspects of cloud infrastructure network in the EMEA including metro, long haul, subsea and network colocation
• Own and drive commercial and contractual negotiations with vendors
• Identify cost saving opportunities throughout the network portfolio on new, existing and augmented projects
• Support our colocation efforts within the region to ensure resiliency, diversity, and quality uptime of our network services portfolio
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and define strategic initiatives to meet growth and expansion requirements
• Region and market topology expertise/SME to determine specific routes and deals that meet Microsoft network requirements
• Build long term strategic relationships with key vendors and industry experts

Communicate progress internally and collaborate with network deployment

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• BSc or BA degree (or in depth relevant work experience)
• Stong experience in networking technologies (operations, delivery, planning, engineering, etc.)
• Understanding of Fiber terminology and associated technologies
• Demonstrated experience with circuit delivery and terminology
• Strong experience in networking technologies (operations, delivery, planning, engineering, etc.)
• Strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and Internet technologies

Experience with contractual/MSA negotiations

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSc or BA degree 
• Good experience in networking technologies
• Good experience in strategic negotiations and/or business development obtaining services from technology providers in data center and Internet technologies
• Extensive experience with contract development and vendor management
• Solid working understanding of domestic and global carrier networks
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time

Describe the ideal candidate (optional)

• Strategic negotiations and/or business development experience obtaining services from high-technology providers in data center and internet technologies
• A demonstrable track record of improving workflow processes, increasing efficiency and reporting on critical processes
• Can speak to practical examples of performance metrics and the development of key performance indicators
• Experience in influencing engineers in technical discussions
• A passion for networking or data center technologies
• Will be comfortable in conversation dealing with networking topics covering route mapping, procurement, installation, support and operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial analytics.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, determine best course of action and drive permanent resolution
• Ability to successfully influence without authority and manage efforts through relationships.
• Ability to inspire leadership and trust across teams and organizations
• Ability to promote a collaborative environment and bring a positive attitude to difficult situations.