Job Description

Facebook is looking for an Optical Operations Manager who can build and lead a team of highly skilled engineers, create and execute on a strategic vision for a network that operates at an industry leading availability in a highly automated environment.

Optical Operations Manager Responsibilities

* Build, manage and lead a global team of exceptional optical network engineers.

* Exhibit and embody the qualities of a great manager.

* Manage a complex global organization of vendors, smart hands and other third parties.

* Ensure operational best practices for a multi-vendor optical network that includes metro, long-haul and sub-sea systems.

* Develop operational processes and procedures to ensure predictable and timely fault resolution.

* Develop operational metrics and drive positive change based on data driven decisions.

* Ensure service level objectives are met for the global network as well as third party response and resolution.

* Develop automation and tooling to ensure sub-linear team growth as compared to business growth.

* Develop staffing models to ensure successful day-to-day operations as well as execution of tactical and strategic programs.

* Partner with and build high quality relationships with other Facebook teams.

* Create and develop strategies to ensure the optical network is an enabler for long term business growth.

Minimum Qualifications

* 10+ years of optical operations and management experience on large scale networks.

* 5+ years of direct people management experience.

* Knowledge and experience in DWDM platforms.

* Knowledge of Fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, and optical transport technologies.

* Experience in analyzing situations, troubleshooting, systems and tools, and problem solving.

* Experience with the Network Management system (NMS), Element Management system (EMS) and CLI interfaces of different optical vendor platforms.

* Documentation and communication experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* 5+ years experience managing vendors and third party smart hands.

* Experience in leading, growing and mentoring high performance teams.

* Experience creating a culture of automation first.

* Experience setting and managing to KPIs and SLOs.

* In depth experience with network analysis and thorough troubleshooting skills.

* Knowledge of third party management platforms for Layer 1 equipment.

* Knowledge of Network Operations a distinct advantage.

* Experience operating autonomously, strong analytical skills, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive.

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent, and to candidates with sincerely held religious beliefs or requiring pregnancy related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

(Colorado only*) Minimum salary of $169,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20)