Dir Product Dev - Lumen : Job Details

**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.

Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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**

Leads a team that drives the execution of product development efforts for Lumen products and services. Develops close working relationships cross organizationally with Engineering, Architecture, Process, Customer Experience, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and others to develop, test and successfully launch new products and enhancements or expansions to existing products. This role requires extensive program management experience and an ability to take complex subjects and communicate and present them at the right level of detail for Lumen employees, and most importantly, senior level leadership.

**The Main Responsibilities**

Meet or exceed committed business outcomes, including financial performance, customer experience and employee experience goals and objectives

Lead team(s) to the on-scope, on-time and on-budget delivery of Company's Product Solutions

+ Fosters teamwork and collaboration as a member of the leadership team to achieve the organizational goals, objectives and priorities as tied to the strategic plan.

+ Proactively resolves product portfolio roadmap conflicts or escalations when conflicts cannot be resolved without impact to other projects.

+ Identifies ways to phase programs such that optimal path is taken to deliver business value or to accelerate time to market.

+ Applies discipline in communicating portfolio status proactively and frequently based on criticality of each project.

+ Oversees the development of product roadmaps that align with customers, Lumen and partner priorities.

+ Communicates context for business decisions.

+ Exerts a high level of influence in stakeholder relations, defining optimal delivery timelines, directing the team's activities, tracking performance and maintaining the team's alignment with programs and portfolio goals.

+ Builds a high-performance team. Hires, trains, and retains the right talent in the right roles. Sets goals, delegates work, holds reports accountable. Develops and empowers direct reports to make decisions and act.

+ Directly manages one or more teams of Product Development Managers and/or business test resources in their oversight of individual new product launch and enhancement initiatives; Each with a significant impact to Lumen's revenue and sales objectives. These resources drive programs from Concept through development and launch phases, including business requirement definition, solutioning, development, testing and launch/marketing activities.

**What We Look For in a Candidate**

Education: Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree a Plus

Related Experience: 10+ Years Progressive, Related Experience in Product Development, Product Management, or Technology Development.

Government Security Required? No

**Legal Statements**

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**Compensation**

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

**Location Based Pay Ranges**

**$128,310 - $171,080** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

**$135,060 - $180,080** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

**$141,820 - $189,090** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

**$148,570 - $198,080** in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 335975

**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 ( . 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.

**Salary Range**

**Salary Min :**

128310

**Salary Max :**

198090

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. ( We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

**Application Deadline**

12/13/2024