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Oracle Senior Network Planner in Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
As a Subsea 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 build and maintain strong relationships with subsea providers, which is crucial for OCI's growth and operational efficiency. The below key responsibilities and qualifications highlight the strategic nature of these partnerships and the need for a proactive, collaborative approach to vendor management in the subsea space.
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Qualifications:
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 OCI, we combine the agility of a startup with the resources of a global enterprise. We value diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Join our team to shape the future of cloud computing and data center strategy in a dynamic, flexible environment where your contributions truly matter.
Career Level - IC3
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Lead subsea business development initiatives for network growth, by 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
The ability to document your decisions and recommendations to internal technical leadership as well as VPs and SVPs
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range: from $79,000 to $158,200 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
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