Intro:
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Summary:
Connectivity is at the heart of Facebook's mission to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. High-quality internet connectivity creates opportunities to share knowledge that can strengthen both local communities and global economies. In Facebook Connectivity, we believe connecting the world is one of the greatest challenges of our generation and there is no silver bullet to solving this problem. That's why we take a multi-faceted approach to connectivity.We're looking for a Program Manager to help us manage our fixed connectivity programs - bringing people in-home, fixed connections. Our ideal candidate is passionate about residential internet connectivity and has experience working in emerging markets. This role will involve the strategic development and management of programs that combine business model innovation, deployment best practices, and cutting-edge tools and technologies. Work involves interfacing with service providers, system integrators, OEMs, government and policy officials, as well as a range of internal stakeholders.
Required Skills:
Work with program and cross-functional teams to build strategy for fixed connectivity programs analyzing the problem space, creating business plans and financial models as well as end-to-end solutions.
Work closely with internal regional partnerships teams to execute program strategy in-country. Work involves deep interactions with network operators, infrastructure providers, and potentially local governments to plan and execute residential network deployments including upgrades and/or expansion projects.
Collaborate with regional program managers and business development teams to structure and negotiate agreements for novel business models and deploy new tools and technologies with partners from pilots to scaled networks.
Collaborate with internal product and solutions teams to define technical requirements for network deployments.
Work with cross-functional teams to build and execute project plans. Ensure projects are delivered and connectivity goals are realized against aggressive timelines.
Develop business plans and financial models with external partners to determine the sustainability and viability of the residential deployments - examining overall CapEx and OpEx structure along with revenue and cash flow.
Work with partners to validate model outputs by measuring technical and operational inputs, analyzing network data, and tracking other financial metrics.
Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in program management, product management, finance/investing, consultancy or roles with cross-functional components with telecom, networking, and/or infrastructure focus.
Knowledge of telecommunications industry and experience working on fixed, in-home connectivity projects with ISPs or other residential service providers.
Experience managing complex deployments with a variety of partners including service providers, OEMs, suppliers, cities, etc.
Knowledge of network and operational business modeling and metrics for fixed network deployment activities.
Some emerging market experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of high-density residential deployments including to multi-dwelling units (MDUs).
BA/BS or higher in technical field or equivalent degree/experience.
Advanced degrees, including MBA.
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity: Facebook is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.