Director, Large Enterprise

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.

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The Role

We are looking for a visionary leader who will join our team as the Director Product Segment – Large Enterprise to drive the responsibilities of the Large Enterprise (LE) product segment. This includes engaging stakeholders to align on clear, actionable product strategy and priorities for the LE segment to deliver optimal results for customers and Lumen. You will be accountable for consistently identifying opportunities for improvement and incorporating new product features to best meet the needs of customers in the LE segment. This role is also accountable for clear and purposeful collaboration between segments and product owners.

The Main Responsibilities

Serve total accountability for the success and growth of the Large Enterprise (LE) product segment including owning and driving a strong P&L.

Collaborate with product teams, sales, marketing, service delivery, and other key ecosystem partners to develop requirements, prioritize enhancements, and drive best in class product experience for customers.

Responsible for product solution creation and collaborating with cross-functional partners like GTM team on how to "productize" the solution.

Work closely with VP Product Segments to keep all key stakeholders aligned.

Define, monitor, and improve all key product segments metrics including but not limited to adoption, customer net promoter score (NPS), volume of leads, and more.

Prioritize the product roadmap for the LE segment in line with market research, customer feedback, and ecosystem partners' capacity.

Lead the identification of and capitalization on emerging opportunities within the LE segment, fostering innovation to maintain a competitive edge and drive future revenue growth.

Ensure clear communication between the Large Enterprise segment and GTM & Business Operations functions for seamless working relationships.

Identify revenue growth opportunities within the segment and communicate potential overlap in opportunities with other segment leaders to drive alignment.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or a related field.

7+ years of leadership or experience in a large-scale product and/or segment leadership role in the Large Enterprise product segment.

Proven track record of launching successful products in LE through a blend of technical, creative, business, and marketing skills.

Superior communication, leadership, team building, and people management skills.

Ability to prioritize among competing opportunities, balance customer needs with business priorities, and clearly articulate the rationale behind decisions.

Experience and familiarity with SASE, Dark Fiber, Colo VPN, Enterprise Broadband, VoIP, Lumen Digital, M&P, and UCC products as they relate to LE.

Experience as a general manager.

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 - $198,090 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 #: 335412

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/global/en/faq) . 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. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) 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. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

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

10/18/2024