Network Infrastructure Delivery Manager

Lambda

. Lead network implementation across data centers, network edges, points of presence and backbone routes from design planning through acceptance and handover .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $218,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading network implementation projects across data centers and carrier networks, with a strong focus on managing physical site readiness, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with acceptance requirements. Proficient in developing implementation runbooks and maintaining project documentation while effectively communicating risks and resolving issues.

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Network Implementation LeadershipFiber Route ManagementOptical Transport KnowledgeProject CoordinationNetBox Administration

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Hard Skills

Network Design InterpretationFiber InstallationCross-Connect ManagementOTDR Trace AnalysisProject SchedulingService Change ManagementAcceptance Checklist DevelopmentTechnical Drawing OwnershipRisk ReportingSupplier Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingPersistenceTeam CoordinationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

NetBoxJiraSupplier PortalsNetwork Delivery Tools

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsOptical TransportLit ServicesDark FiberService EscalationProject Management OfficeImplementation RunbooksClose-Out Packages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead network implementation across data centers, network edges, points of presence and backbone routes from design planning through acceptance and handover
Support Engineering during design planning by checking supplier lead times, equipment availability and site readiness
Drive deployments, refreshes, end-of-life replacements, labs and special projects
Coordinate Engineering, Product, HPC, Solutions Engineering and account technical teams
Coordinate fiber paths, site access, optics and local technicians with Data Center Operations
Place and track approved cross-connect orders
Maintain schedules, dependencies and recovery plans; keep the project management office informed of network milestones
Own implementation drawings for the network edge and bring technical changes to Engineering for approval
Own contracted circuit delivery through activation
Visit sites, coordinate physical and logical validation, and resolve gaps against approved designs
Build close-out packages with as-built drawings, meet-me-room records, test results, approvals, service records and support contacts
Manage service changes, upgrades, disconnections and carrier escalations
Follow supplier issues through restoration and documented root cause
Provide Supply Chain with service dates and records for billing corrections or credits
Develop implementation runbooks, playbooks and acceptance checklists
Administer network delivery tools and supplier portals
Maintain shared inventory, drawings and project records
Raise risks, remove blockers and track improvements through completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading network implementation in data centers, at the network edge or across carrier networks, including changes to live infrastructure
Hands-on experience with fiber routes, cross-connects, equipment installation and physical site readiness
Ability to read network designs, review physical and logical test results, and identify gaps between approved scope and delivered work
Experience coordinating engineers, site teams and suppliers through concurrent projects, including stalled deliveries and service escalations
Working knowledge of optical transport, lit services, wavelengths and dark fiber, including acceptance requirements
Experience maintaining close out packages and drawings, reporting risks and resolving issues
Experience delivering labs, proofs of concept, new products or equipment refreshes
Ability to interpret optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) traces
Experience administering NetBox, Jira or carrier portals
Hands-on and willing to work through site details and supplier problems
Persistent about follow-through and clear when communicating risks
Interested in building repeatable practices while delivering the next project
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Able and willing to work onsite at the San Francisco or Bellevue office 4 days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan