Network Project Manager (Data Center Builds)

About Telnyx Telnyx is an industry leader that's not just imagining the future of global connectivity—we're building it. From architecting and amplifying the reach of a private, global, multi-cloud IP network , to bringing hyperlocal edge technology right to your fingertips through intuitive APIs, we're shaping a new era of seamless interconnection between people, devices, and applications. We're driven by a desire to transform and modernize what's antiquated, automate the manual, and solve real-world problems through innovative connectivity solutions. As a testament to our success, we're proud to stand as a financially stable and profitable company. Our robust profitability allows us not only to invest in pioneering technologies but also to foster an environment of continuous learning and growth for our team. Our collective vision is a world where borderless connectivity fuels limitless innovation. By joining us, you can be part of laying the foundations for this interconnected future. We're currently seeking passionate individuals who are excited about the opportunity to contribute to an industry-shaping company while growing their own skills and careers. The Role We're looking for a Network Project Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of new Point-of-Presence (PoP) builds globally. You'll be the conductor — coordinating vendors, data center providers, procurement, smart hands, and our network engineering team to bring new sites from contract to handover. This is a DC-builds-first role with secondary responsibility for network expansion and new service projects. This is an AI-native role — we expect you to leverage AI tools daily and continuously raise the bar on how AI accelerates your work. What You'll Do Primary — New PoP / DC Builds (70%) Own the full project lifecycle for new data center builds — from site selection through to network validation and handover Coordinate with the Vendor Relations team and participate in negotiations with DC providers (Equinix, Flexential, Digital Realty, etc.) for rack space, power, PDUs, cross-connects, and cage setup Work closely with the Procurement team to manage hardware and optics procurement — routers, switches, optics, and cabling — track POs, lead times, and delivery schedules Organize and direct smart hands / remote hands for racking, stacking, cabling, and console access setup Ensure every new site has out-of-band management and console access ready before engineering validation begins Track build timelines, dependencies, and risks — keep stakeholders informed with clear status updates Work tightly with Vendor Relations, Procurement, Vendors, and Network Deployment team as your core cross-functional partners Secondary — Network Projects (30%) Manage network expansion projects (new ports, capacity upgrades, additional circuits) — add/replace hardware as needed Coordinate new service and feature rollouts with the network engineering team Support architecture, improvement, scaling, and integration projects What We're Looking For Must-Have: 3–5 years of project management experience in IT/telecom, with at least 2 years directly managing data center build-outs or colocation deployments Hands-on experience working with major colocation providers (Equinix, Flexential, Digital Realty, or similar) — you know how to navigate their portals, process cross-connect orders, and manage power/rack allocations Solid understanding of DC infrastructure: rack layouts, power (A/B feeds, kW allocations), PDUs, cabling standards, and cooling considerations Basic networking knowledge (understanding of routers, switches, optics, transit/transport circuits, console access) — enough to have informed conversations with the engineering team and understand what you're deploying Proven ability to coordinate remote/smart hands for physical installations and troubleshoot issues without being on-site Experience managing hardware procurement cycles — POs, lead times, RMA processes Strong communication skills — you can write clear status reports, run effective meetings, and keep multiple teams aligned without hand-holding AI-first mindset (required) — demonstrated experience building workflows, automations, or tools with AI (prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, agentic frameworks). Surface-level ChatGPT usage is not sufficient; candidates must show real AI work. AI adoption and tool-building is a key component of long-term performance evaluation in this role Nice-to-Have: Knowledge of network console/access infrastructure (serial console servers, OpenGear, etc.) Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Monday, Linear, or similar) Familiarity with network validation and turn-up processes PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification (not required, but a plus) What Success Looks Like New PoP builds delivered on schedule with zero surprises on go-live day Smart hands show up prepared, with the right gear, because you provided clear instructions Network engineers get a site that's racked, cabled, and console-ready — they validate, not troubleshoot basics Procurement and Vendor Relations teams see you as a partner, not a bottleneck Your project documentation is clear enough that anyone can pick up where you left off #LI-REMOTE