Network Investments - Network Strategy & Operations Manager

Do you want to work on one of the largest and most dynamic networks in the world - that serves as the backbone for AI data centers? Do you want the opportunity to lead a small team working at the intersection of cutting-edge engineering and global capital investments - driving clarity and execution across complex, high-impact digital infrastructure projects. If you are a strategic operator who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to influence how the world connects at scale, this role offers unmatched scope, visibility and global impact. We are seeking a Network Strategy & Operations Manager to help shape, operationalize, and scale our global network investments portfolio. You will directly drive high-impact strategic initiatives end-to-end, manage a small team of program managers and analysts, and orchestrate cross-functional alignment across engineering, policy, regulatory, partnerships and network development partners. You'll develop key performance metrics, drive system insights, and design operating models that help Meta make better decisions and deliver infrastructure at global scale. This role blends business strategy, infrastructure execution, and operational scaling, anchored in understanding of digital infrastructure markets and technologies. This is an ideal role for a structured thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous and highly cross-functional environments and is passionate about building both the vision and the systems needed to realize it.Network Investments - Network Strategy & Operations Manager ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver cross-functional strategic initiatives from problem framing and modeling through execution and measurementManage and develop a small team focused on strategic programs, metrics, and operational scalingDesign operating models and portfolio governance that bring rigor and visibility to capital planning, infrastructure health and risk tracking, and delivery milestonesBuild and maintain cross-functional alignment with engineering, network development, policy, regulatory, legal, partnerships, finance, and external partnersIdentify opportunities to innovate and support continuous improvement across network build programsDevelop executive-level communications, including investment memos, strategic updates, partnership evaluations, and leadership communicationsServe as a thought partner to management - proactively surfacing gaps, risks, and opportunities, framing trade-offs and helping clarify priorities as the network evolvesTravel globally up to 25% of timeMinimum Qualifications7+ years of experience in strategy & operations, product management, management consulting, investment banking, infrastructure program leadership, or equivalent3+ years of team leadership experience (people management or program ownership with direct reports)Track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives, particularly in large-scale, technical, or regulated environmentsPrior experience working in digital infrastructure - such as fiber optic networks, subsea cable systems, terrestrial connectivity, or hyperscale data center network buildsExperience designing and managing operating rhythms, dashboards, and governance systems to drive clarity and accountabilityStructured problem solving and analytical skills - with fluency in business case development and KPI-driven decision makingFamiliarity with global fiber markets, connectivity business models, and infrastructure lifecycle managementProven communication skills, and experience presenting to all audiencesPreferred QualificationsExperience with analytical/visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, GIS/mapping) and basic coding skills (e.g. SQL, Python).Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Masters Degree in Telecommunications or Engineering).Familiarity with policy, regulatory, and commercial dynamics in global digital connectivity markets.Background in product thinking: customer-oriented mindset, roadmap building, MVPs, iteration cycles.For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About MetaMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. 161 000 USD/year to 225 000 USD/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. 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