Unclassified - Seattle, WA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Principal
Seattle, WA

About the position

As a Principal Network Planner for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in expanding and scaling the next generation of Oracle Cloud services. This position is situated within our Global Network Planning Group, which is responsible for making strategic decisions that significantly impact network provider selection, network infrastructure investments, and new market entry. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise, enabling them to make informed decisions that benefit both our customers and our products. In this role, you will leverage your technical knowledge to negotiate favorable commercial deals that align with Oracle's technical requirements and support our future growth objectives. A strong understanding of the broader Asia market is essential, along with established supplier relationships and local infrastructure knowledge. You will be tasked with developing accurate technical solutions in collaboration with our partners and effectively communicating those recommendations internally. The position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as you will represent Oracle Cloud to senior technical leaders and C-level executives at our partner organizations. Your responsibilities will include interpreting and evaluating relevant technical addenda in telecom contracts, negotiating commercial pricing and technical requirements for IP transit, wavelengths, and dark fiber, and solving complex engineering and diversity requirements, including detailed fiber route planning. Additionally, you will be expected to travel for site due diligence trips and industry conferences as necessary. At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we are committed to building the future of the cloud for enterprises as a diverse team of creators and innovators. We operate with the agility of a start-up while maintaining the scale and customer focus of a leading enterprise software company. Our values are the foundation of our operations, and we strive for equity, inclusion, and respect for all. We are dedicated to the greater good in our products and actions, constantly learning and seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be part of a dynamic and flexible workplace where you will belong and be encouraged to do your best work.

Responsibilities

  • Make strategic decisions impacting network provider selection and infrastructure investments.
  • Negotiate commercial deals that meet Oracle's technical requirements.
  • Develop technical solutions with partners and communicate recommendations internally.
  • Represent Oracle Cloud to senior technical leaders and C-level executives.
  • Interpret and evaluate technical addenda in telecom contracts.
  • Negotiate pricing and technical requirements for IP transit, wavelengths, and dark fiber.
  • Solve complex engineering and diversity requirements, including fiber route planning.
  • Travel for site due diligence trips and industry conferences as needed.
  • Document decisions and recommendations for internal technical leadership.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in telecom, data center, or cloud infrastructure industries.
  • Extensive experience in Internet interconnection, submarine cable infrastructure, wavelengths, and fiber.
  • Ability to interpret and evaluate relevant technical addenda in telecom contracts.
  • Experience representing business and technical needs to VP and C-level executives.
  • Strong negotiation skills for commercial pricing and technical requirements.
  • Ability to solve complex engineering and diversity requirements.
  • Familiarity with basic financial modeling to evaluate deal structures.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Jira, Excel, PowerPoint, and Confluence.
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