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

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