Senior Manager, Finance Transformation & AI Enablement

Senior Manager Of Finance Transition & Ai Enablement

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 part of Lumen's Finance Modernization and Simplification (M&S) initiative, the senior manager of finance transition & AI enablement will lead the end-to-end transition of key finance functions from the U.S. to our shared services hub in India. This highly visible role will work closely with finance leadership, global process owners (GPOs), and the AI finance pod to document processes, enable automation, and ensure a seamless transition. The senior manager will play a pivotal role in embedding digital and AI capabilities into future-state processes. The ideal candidate will lead with a growth mindset, embracing ambiguity and championing innovation through AI, automation, and emerging technologies, while inspiring teams to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.

Location : This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for those based in the Denver, CO metro area. International travel will be required for this position (20-30% expected).

The Main Responsibilities

1. Transition & Operational Leadership

• Lead planning and execution of finance function transitions (R2R, P2P, Q2C, FP&A support) from the U.S. to India shared services.
• Ensure detailed process documentation, readiness assessments, knowledge transfer, and stabilization.
• Monitor transition progress against defined KPIs, SLAs, and risk management plans.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

2. Transformation & Digital Enablement

3. Governance, Controls, and Compliance

4. People Leadership

5. Stakeholder Partnership

Key Deliverables

Successful transition of U.S. finance functions to India with no operational disruption. Integration of AI-enabled workflows pre-transition. Improved process efficiency and accuracy metrics. Documented process maps and standardized SOPs. Measurable post-transition productivity improvements.

What We Look For In A Candidate

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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.