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# Manager, Network Deployment & Support

- **Company:** Facebook Inc.
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Network Service, Systems Development Life Cycle, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Prompt Engineering
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28175594/Manager-Network-Deployment-Support-Colorado-Denver-7418

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in network engineering, network deployment or network operations with a track record of technical leadership in large-scale network or infrastructure projects
 * 2+ years of experience managing teams of network engineers or technical operations professionals
 * Experience planning and executing large-scale optical network infrastructure deployments
 * Understand of Optical Networking Technologies including Long Haul, Metro and Subsea
 * Experience communicating technical decisions to cross-functional stakeholders and resolving conflicts across teams to maintain project alignment
 * Experience balancing hands-on technical work with people management and team leadership responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
 * Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
 * Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
 * Prior experience as a Tech Lead Manager (TLM) or in a hybrid IC/manager role
 * Experience in Network Deployment for both Optical Terminal and Route builds as well as Capacity Delivery
 * Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows
 * Track record of implementing process improvements that measurably reduced deployment cycle time or operational incidents
 * Experience managing network deployment programs at hyperscale or large enterprise environments with geographically distributed sites
 * Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices

## Description

Meta is seeking an experienced network deployment manager to lead Optical backbone deployment supporting Meta's global infrastructure. In this role, you will manage a team of network engineers responsible for the end-to-end deployment, configuration, and support across Meta's network infrastructure. You will drive strategy for network rollout programs, coordinate cross-functional delivery with Planning, Network Engineering, Network Investments and Operations Teams. You will ensure operational excellence across a large-scale, distributed network environment.

Manager, Network Deployment & Support Responsibilities:

 * Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for your team's projects within Edge Network Services (ENS), ensuring alignment with organizational vision and goals
 * Manage, mentor, and support a team of 8+ engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, operational excellence, and inclusion
 * Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support career development for direct reports, enabling team members to grow and succeed
 * Ensure high standards for reliability, scalability, and performance in all deliverables, driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and technical quality
 * Collaborate cross-functionally across ENS Pillars, Planning, Network Engineering, and Network Investment Teams to ensure successful execution of joint efforts and dependencies
 * Represent your team in planning, reviews, calibrations, and organizational initiatives, advocating for team needs and company-wide improvements
 * Manage key vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships
 * A deep understanding of deployment processes and tools, working towards continuous improvement for all aspects
 * Serve as an escalation point for partner teams, vendors, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
 * Mentor and onboard new team members, raising the team's overall technical acumen and building internal community
 * Demonstrate leadership behaviors by helping others, showing respect, connecting people and driving collaboration within the team and organization
 * Drive hiring efforts: Partner with recruiting to define role requirements, participate in interviews, evaluate candidates, and make hiring decisions to build a high-performing team
 * Lead retention initiatives: Foster a positive team environment, proactively address engagement and satisfaction, support career growth, and implement strategies to retain top talent