Director Simplification Modernization Mgmt

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

As a well-rounded leader, you will be experienced in leading transformation programs and influencing at all levels. Success will come from curiosity and a passion to improve Lumen’s financial and strategic objectives. A transformative and growth mindset and continuous improvement are essential to achieve Lumen's business objectives in a fast-paced environment. Experienced stakeholder management coupled with a proven track record of being a change agent will drive the continued transformation within the strategic sourcing and supply chain. 

The Main Responsibilities

• Support the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for simplifying and modernizing the product portfolio and ecosystems to contribute to $1B in cost savings
• Collaborate and advise SLT sponsors, Functional Leads on Simplification and Modernization initiatives and progress
• Direct and lead work through resources to manage activities related to End of Sale, End of Service, and End of Life activities
• Develop reporting mechanisms to capture time to value and report progress 
• Develop action plans to drive execution accountability and rigor, including key performance indicators and other quantifiable measurement tools as needed
• Partner closely with AGT and GTM teams on the communication of product retirement and develop action plans for execution
• Collaborate with the Product Lifecycle Managers (PLM) to inform catch product upsell motions and relate to the broader revenue capture strategies
• Manage a disciplined approach to execute deliverables, resolve interdependencies, signal risks, and manage challenges
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop a Transformation roadmap, leveraging AI and other technologies to drive additional business value
• Recommend allocation of resources to support the company’s financial goals and influence key stakeholders to drive success.
• Opportunity for people management but expect to operate in a matrixed environment
• Be a change agent and drive impact across the organization, aligning to Lumen’s culture and core beliefs

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 7+  years of experience across key aspects of the Product Management lifecycle, successfully managing products at all stages of the life cycle in the telecommunications industry
• 7+ years of experience of experience in Program Management, driving cross functional, collaborative teams, leading teams in matrix-driven organization, and facilitating collaboration between Senior leaders in the telecommunications industry
• Demonstrated experience leading Business Transformation
• Significant experience translating customer, market, and general business requirements into cohesive product and program plans 
• Experience working with senior-level executives and ability to influence cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization 
• Ability to quantitatively and qualitatively understand complex problems, prioritize business and customer needs 
• BS/BA or equivalent education and experience in customer focused leadership position, master’s degree a plus
• Collaborative and inspiring leadership style 
• Operates with a growth & continuous improvement mindset 
• Leads with empathy and accountability 

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA  ID  IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY  
$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI  
$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA  

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Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

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What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 337425

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Disclaimer

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