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

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.

Location Based Pay Ranges

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.