Head of Digital Infrastructure Investment - Telstra International

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

26 July 2024 11:59pm

Job Title

Head of Digital Infrastructure Investment - Telstra International

Job Summary

Job Description

We’re Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company. With a global presence in more than 22 countries, we have a strong global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. We are committed to making Telstra the place to work and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that works for everyone.

Telstra International has over 3,200 employees based in more than 30 countries outside of Australia, providing services to thousands of business, government, carrier, and OTT customers. We empower businesses with innovative technology solutions including data and IP networks, and network application services such as managed networks, security, unified communications, cloud, industry solutions, integrated software applications and services.

These services are underpinned by our subsea cable network, with licences in Asia, Europe and the Americas and access to more than 2,000 Points of Presences (PoPs) in more than 200 countries and territories globally.
 

Focus of the role

As Head of Digital Infrastructure, Investment and Transactions within Telstra International, you play a critical role in leading a high performing team focussed on the development of compelling investments to grow sales, revenue and customer service targets and promote Telstra’s products and services. You thrive on leveraging your awesome leadership and interpersonal skills to influence others and embed a customer-first mindset across the team and our organisation.

This role is open to the following locations:  Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; and Boulder, Colorado. 

What We Offer 

• Flexibility and work life balance

• Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

• Global presence across 22 countries

• Opportunities to work where we do business.

• Other exciting applicable country specific benefits to be shared as you progress

Salary range: 225,000 – 275,000 USD + eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

What You’ll Do

As Head of Digital Infrastructure Investment and Transactions, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our network.  You will lead a high-performing team responsible identifying, evaluating, and securing strategic Infrastructure investments and partnerships. 

In your capacity as a member of Strategy, Risk and Corporate Development senior leadership team, your responsibilities include:

• Infrastructure Investment Strategy: Developing a comprehensive network investment strategy that aligns with our long-term growth objectives and industry trends. This includes identifying new technologies, infrastructure needs, and capacity requirements.

• Deal Origination & Execution: Sourcing and leading the negotiation and execution of strategic network investment deals and partnerships. This could involve joint ventures, fiber optic cable deployments, subsea cable projects, and other network infrastructure initiatives.

• Financial Acumen: Conducting thorough financial analysis to ensure the profitability and strategic value of potential network investments.

• Business Development: Developing and executing business development initiatives to expand our network reach, forge new partnerships, and secure access to emerging technologies.

• Team Leadership: Building, leading and motivating a high-performing team of professionals with expertise in network engineering, finance, legal affairs, and business development.

• Stakeholder Management: Maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across various departments, including engineering, finance, and sales. Effectively communicating network investment strategies and progress to senior management.

About You

To be successful in the role, you’ll need:

• A proven track record of success in network investment, business development, or a related field within the Digital Infrastructure environment.

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, technologies, and market trends.

• An understanding of subsea, routes and nuances between subsea & fiber

• Excellent financial acumen with the ability to assess the viability and profitability of network investments.

• Experience in negotiating and closing complex