Technical director Jobs in Springfield, IL

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

We are looking for a Director of Technical Marketing to join our core Marketing team at Lumen. As a Director of Technical Marketing, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing our overall technical marketing strategy. You will work closely with our product team to implement new product strategies and lead customer research. This position reports to the Vice President of Product Marketing.

Location

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

Develop technical marketing strategies to drive usage and cross-sell of products.

Create compelling product positioning, value propositions, and messaging that resonate with target audiences.

Implement data-driven marketing campaigns to drive product awareness, adoption, and revenue growth.

Assist in defining deployment architectures that further technical proof and validation.

Create content for external 1st party and 3rd party websites.

Develop first meeting presentation content, including product value proposition, benefits, outcomes, etc.

Create product fit validation content.

Develop technical architectures for common deployments.

Provide boilerplate template proposals for Lumen product and service offers.

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to gather insights and support product strategy.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product messaging and positioning.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related area.

8+ years of experience with Product Marketing or Technical Marketing.

Experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred but not required.

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, and WY.

156,539 - $208,718 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

163,993 - $218,657 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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.

Learn more about Lumen's :

Benefits

• https : / / jobs.lumen.com / global / en / benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

Requisition # : 337011

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https : / / jobs.lumen.com / i / global / en / faqs) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline

03 / 07 / 2025