Senior Lead AI Technologist

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

Lumen AGT Organization, led by the Chief Revenue Officer, is building a new team (AUTOMATION LAB) to leverage emerging technologies within the Artificial Intelligence field to reengineer existing business processes and reimagine how we go to market with these technologies. The AUTOMATION LAB will sit within the AGT Commercial Excellence Function, and will partner with Sales, Customer Success, Solution Architecture and other AGT functions across all Lumen's GTM segments – Large Enterprise, Mid-Market, Global Partner Sales, Wholesale, and Public Sector.

The Sr Lead AI Technologist will report to the SR DIR AUTOMATION LAB. The AUTOMATION LAB team will identify, design, develop, and implement AI solutions to transform and drive continuous improvements across business processes and ways of working within the AGT organization.

The Main Responsibilities

Work with broader AUTOMATION LAB Team to identify high impact opportunities where AI technologies can streamline existing processes and improve outcomes – speed, level of effort, cost.

Help to reengineer and optimize existing workflows by integrating AI technologies into core processes and workflows.

Partner internally to design, develop, and deploy AI / ML models, automation tools, and Agents to ensure solutions are scalable, robust, secure and adhere to governance.

Collaborate closely with IT, Data Science, Operations, and Business Analyst teams to gather requirements and integrate AI solutions into the existing technology stack.

Act as a change agent in AGT for AI-driven workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop communications plans and training programs to help employees adapt to the new tools and processes.

Help to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of AI initiatives on business outcomes.

Uphold responsible AI practices by ensuring solutions adhere to ethical guidelines, data privacy regulations, and fairness

Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, tools, and best practices. Continuously research and evaluate new AI developments (such as advanced machine learning algorithms, generative AI, etc.) for potential application in the company

Regularly report progress of AI initiatives to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Communicate successes, lessons learned, and opportunities in a clear, non-technical manner.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience and expertise. Master's or relevant advanced degree is preferred.

10 years of experience in roles involving technology-driven process improvement, with at least 1-3 years in AI / ML projects or digital transformation initiatives

Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts (supervised, unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision, etc.). Hands-on experience with AI development frameworks and tools (such as Python, R, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, PyTorch) and familiarity with data pipelines and big data technologies (SQL, Spark, Kafka)

Experience linking AI solutions to business strategy and demonstrating tangible business value (e.g., cost reduction, revenue growth, customer satisfaction improvements).

Capable of being involved in multiple projects in parallel using agile or hybrid methodologies. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to deliver complex projects on schedule.

Excellent analytical thinking to interpret large datasets and model outputs. Creative problem-solving aptitude to tackle complex process challenges with AI-driven solutions

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to translate complex AI concepts into plain language for diverse audience.

Enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying current with technological advancements. Adaptable to rapidly changing tools or project requirements. A track record of implementing new technologies or driving innovation in a dynamic environment

Solid understanding of AI ethics, data privacy, and security best practices. Experience in ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR) in technology projects. Committed to using AI responsibly and fostering trust in AI solutions deployed within the organization

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

$82,969 - $110,625 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

$87,117 - $116,156 in these states : CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$91,266 - $121,688 in these states : AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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.

What to Expect Next

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Requisition # : 339075

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Disclaimer

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Application Deadline

09 / 10 / 2025

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