Sr Lead Product Manager - Voice Cloudification Platforms

Voice Cloudification Role at 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 is responsible for voice cloudification supporting the Lumen Cloud Communications product line. Reports to the Sr Director of Product Management for Communications and collaborates with Engineering and Operations to ensure that growth-driving features and capabilities are prioritized for development and aligned with the cross-platform Lumen digital experience. Works closely with AGT and Product Simplification on driving Cloudify Voice initiatives for migrations and roadmap. Develops distribution strategy in a collaborative model with Lumen Sales & Marketing. Responsible for defining the strategy, developing and executing the product roadmap, ensuring financial discipline, and developing detailed market requirements based on Communications Platform challenges which can be addressed at scale through Lumen's fabric interconnect platform. Focused on the customer experience with an ability to understand and translate market opportunities and customer needs into product requirements and product value messaging especially around modernizing communication services. Expert in communicating our product capabilities to both internal and external audiences via written and verbal presentations.

The main responsibilities include :

• Leads and manages Voice cloudification efforts to high performance; sets goals, delegates work, holds owners of actions accountable, makes critical business decisions.
• Strong understanding for different customer segments, to which distribution strategy must be aligned to include contracting standards, competitive landscape, market dynamics, points of differentiation, value proposition, and quote-to-cash processes.
• Understands and actively manages all the levers that impact financials including funnel, usage, opex, netex, capex, credits, pricing, churn, and company accounting practices act as the general-manager of the Communications Platform Services business.
• Has a broad understanding of the technologies associated with information technology and network infrastructure including optical, switching, routing, peering, voice communications, security controls and data-center applications.
• Prepares and delivers executive level presentations that include Communications Platform Services performance and portfolio development asks grounded in financial justification and business cases.
• Monitors metrics for the business imperatives under management and champions development, organizational, and process improvements. Ensure course correction measures are in place when needed.
• Leads with open-mindedness and curiosity, aligned to the core "Lumen8" cultural behaviors : teamwork, trust, transparency, clarity, courage, customer obsession, growth mindset, and allyship.

What we look for in a candidate :

Bachelors degree or equivalent education and 10+ years of relevant experience. 8+ years of experience as a Product Manager in the telecom or technology industries. Experience working with voice cloudification platforms. Business acumen : Must have an intermediate understanding of company financial measures and financial modeling. Good organizational and "action accountability" management skills. Ability to provide leadership across cross-functional teams. Proactive and self-motivated ability to drive projects and assignments. Strong written and visual communication skills. Required : Microsoft PowePoint and Excel. Ability to lead digital transformation of a business line. Problem solving : Advanced analytical skills. Ability to distill broad concepts and business strategies into structured product management / marketing plans. Technical aptitude to understand product dynamics and recommend product enhancements. Record of success and top-tier achievement in prior work and education experiences.

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 : $129,639 - $172,852 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, and WY. $136,121 - $181,494 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $142,603 - $190,137 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunities : We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.