Subsea Network Strategist

Oracle is seeking a highly skilled Subsea Network Planner to join our team. As a key member of our Global Network Planning Group, you will play a critical role in expanding and scaling our next-generation cloud services.

• Lead subsea business development initiatives for network growth, evaluating and selecting optimal data center partners and locations.
• Negotiate subsea connectivity agreements and commercial deals that meet technical requirements and support growth.
• Develop 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, 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.

• 6-10+ years of experience in telecom, data center, or cloud infrastructure industries.
• Extensive knowledge of Internet interconnection, submarine cables, wavelengths, and fiber.
• Strong understanding of data center operations, subsea services, and industry trends.
• Experience in data center site selection and evaluation processes.
• Strong negotiation skills for subsea agreements, IP transit, wavelengths, and dark fiber contracts.
• Familiarity with financial modeling for deal evaluation and TCO analysis.
• Proficiency in Jira, Excel, PowerPoint, and Confluence.
• Willingness to travel for site due diligence and industry conferences.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on creating win-win scenarios in long-term partnerships.
• Ability to build and maintain professional networks within the subsea and data center industry.
• Understanding of data center contract structures, including power pricing models, SLAs, and expansion options.
• Familiarity with industry standards and certifications relevant to data center operations (e.g., Uptime Institute Tiers, ISO certifications).

At Oracle, we combine the agility of a startup with the resources of a global enterprise. We value diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Our team is dedicated to shaping the future of cloud computing and data center strategy in a dynamic, flexible environment where your contributions truly matter.

Career Level - IC3

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