Requirements
The role requires leading business development for network growth, evaluating data center partners and locations, negotiating connectivity agreements and commercial deals, and developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models. Collaboration with cross-functional teams on subsea strategy, facilitating communication between technical and operational teams, and representing OCI to senior leaders are key responsibilities. Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with subsea partners and data center operators, and negotiating favorable terms, SLAs, and pricing are also crucial. Staying informed about industry trends and documenting decisions for internal leadership are expected.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Purchasing & Procurement
Company Industry
Software & Internet Services
Network planner role overview
As a network planner for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you'll play a crucial role in expanding and scaling our next-generation cloud services. You'll be part of the global network planning group, making strategic decisions that shape our network infrastructure, data center subsea strategy, and market presence. This position will have you leverage your strong relationships with subsea providers, which is crucial for OCI's growth and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities
Lead business development initiatives for network growth by evaluating and selecting optimal data center partners and locations.
Negotiate connectivity agreements and commercial deals that meet technical requirements and support growth.
Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) models for deal analysis in new and existing markets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on long-term subsea strategy with business objectives.
Facilitate open communication channels between OCI's technical teams and subsea providers' operations teams.
Represent OCI to senior technical leaders and executives at partner companies.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with a diverse portfolio of subsea partners and data center operators.
Negotiate favorable terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing structures with subsea providers, ensuring alignment with OCI's growth plans.
Stay informed about industry trends, mergers and acquisitions, and new market entrants in the subsea space.
Document decisions and recommendations to internal technical leadership as well as vice presidents and senior vice presidents.
Career level
IC4
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