Network Investment Senior Specialist
JP
Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Why we need this role
The Network Expansion programme is a key enabler for Colt to meet the increasingly global demands of Enterprises and key Wholesale partners. The programme is focused on revenue acceleration initiatives to meet Colt’s business objectives by driving targeted investments to increase the availability of the Colt portfolio - deepening and/ or broadening the existing Colt footprint to address this demand. The Network Expansion Manager will be responsible for evaluating and driving expansion and optimisation initiatives both within the existing Colt footprint in Asia, primarily inside Japan. They will be responsible for putting together business cases and co-ordinating cross functional inputs from CCO and OPE to ensure a coherent regional business development approach and operational accountability to organic expansion initiatives. This role will also provide critical support for the relevant project managers responsible for the overall success of the site exit, and benefits realisation feedback into CCO.
What you will do
- Compose, create and submit business cases (CPAs) for Network Expansion opportunities, working towards consistent business case methodologies and content reflecting high level Colt strategy; define regional pipeline for investment projects.
- End-to-end project lifecycle – identification, business case creation, approval, benefits tracking – for planned initiatives.
- Local market expertise around market and infrastructure developments impacting high bandwidth strategy and competitor developments.
- Work with local Carrier Relations Managers to negotiate backbone/ space/ power components for network expansion projects; aligned to local procurement strategies and bilateral relationships.
- Act as a key point of contact to Sales & Marketing (CCO) inputs, both at a tactical level to address latent demand and at a strategic level, in line with Colt Board-level initiatives on geographic expansion.
What we're looking for
- Business level Japanese and English skill
- Carrier Management/ Business Development/ Network development skillset with strong knowledge of Japanese market.
- Experience in driving/ modelling commercial agreements/ investment appraisal.
- Strong project co-ordination and cross-functional skill, able to interact with multiple stakeholders at all levels and articulate strategic concepts.
What we offer you:
Looking to make a mark?
At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.
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We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.
Diversity and inclusion
- Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.
Most recently we have:
- Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
- Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
- Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.
Benefits
Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
- Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
- Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
- Global Family Leave Policy.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.
A global network
- When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.
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