Connectivity Integration Lead
Job in
Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, 57501, USA
Listing for:
Meta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
Meta is seeking an experienced Connectivity Integration Lead to join our Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction (DEC) Operations Team. Our Infrastructure family builds, operates, leases and retrofits Meta data centers in service to the Meta family of Apps. The broader DEC organization, which includes the Delivery Construction Management (CM) organization, leads construction execution for our Data Center fleet, including new build (greenfield), retrofit (live environment changes), Leased and onsite fiber installations (trunk to top of rack) through to the handover of data halls for provisioning.
Our data centers are the foundation for our services and rapidly scaling infrastructure, connecting the world to the information stored on Meta’s server banks. The Connectivity Integration Lead (CIL) reports to the Connectivity Integration Manager and serves as the DEC Connectivity SME supporting multiple data centers across the programmatic portfolio of sites. This critical role ensures standardized builds, risk identification and mitigation, captures lessons learned, and provides training and onboarding to both internal and external resources.
The CIL is a mentor, providing expertise in DEC telecommunication design, standards, products, quality, operations, tooling, and vendor management to the field.
Responsibilities
Provide support to Site Teams for the planning, procurement, and execution of the connectivity scope, from installation commencement to Server Ready dates and through the transition to Operational Partners.Ensure clear, concise, and timely communication to the broader organization regarding any impact on capacity delivery, correctly elevating issues for awareness and escalating as needed for leadership action.Drive the embedment and design integration of new and existing Connectivity Systems across the program/portfolio.Contribute significantly to the Preconstruction planning for New Build and Retrofit projects.Collaborate with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Delivery, Network Hardware, Infrastructure Enablement, Edge Network Services, and others, to drive cohesive program execution.Provide timely feedback to DEC Engineering and DEC Design on project deliverables, including Design documents, specifications, BOMs, system requirements, and other artifacts necessary for successful implementation by site delivery teams.Offer support and guidance to the project team during connectivity scope execution, including best practices, quality reviews, systems testing, and auditing.Monitor and report on the performance of both Meta-contracted and General Contractor-contracted Telecom Contractors and the General Contractor's performance for connectivity scope.Assist the Site Team in facilitating changes, including the addition of Tech Mods, system requirement changes, or business-requested changes.Review and approve contracts and Change Orders within signing authority, and review/advise on those above signing authority.Coordinate efforts with other Connectivity Integration Leads to ensure consistency and alignment of priorities and sharing Lessons Learned and Best Practices.Ensure the timely and appropriate resolution of issues across the sites.Lead the onboarding of Connectivity Engineers and support recruitment, interviewing, and hiring decisions across the portfolio.Develop high-impact relationships with internal and external cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and create strategy across the Portfolio.Request and provide fast feedback when appropriate to support the continuous improvement of projects, partners, and peers.Prioritize, rapidly change direction, and adapt as needed to support a rapidly growing business model.Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience in structured cabling, including managing vendors in hyperscale data centers, large-scale construction, and/or other related fields.Proven track record of managing the delivery of quality structured cabling installations in hyperscale data centers.Possess persuasive communication and presentation skills, effective negotiation skills, and…
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