Network Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Build relationships with both National and International Carriers and Service Providers to fulfill requirements for deploying connectivity to and among Data Centers.

• Collaborate with internal infrastructure teams to establish the best technical, commercial, and contractual frameworks for network expansions.

• Work alongside the Akamai Data Center team to determine the appropriate technical and commercial terms for fiber installations.

• Partner with existing and prospective Vendors to identify cost-effective business collaborations and execute relevant agreements.

• Oversee contract negotiations to guarantee that Akamai's platforms can scale efficiently and accommodate growing customer demands.

• Ensure timely and effective capacity upgrades by coordinating with both internal and external provisioning teams.

• Develop strategies and cost-saving measures to enhance performance while fostering growth and environmental sustainability.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Center Management, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.

• Exceptional skills in commercial and contractual negotiation.

• Practical knowledge of IP Transit, Waves/DWDM, PNI, fiber connectivity, colocation, and cross-connects.

• Strong data analysis and financial competencies.

• Capability to assess pricing, total costs, savings opportunities, and business cases.

• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities.

• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities across vendors, projects, and internal teams.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across various functions and geographic locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus or incentives.

• Equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Healthcare benefits.

• 401K savings plan.

• Company holidays.

• Vacation time in the form of PTO.

• Sick leave.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Support for mental wellness.

• Financial wellness support.

• Flexible work arrangements: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.