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 invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.
The RoleThe Vice President, Managed & Professional Services will be responsible for igniting value and growth for our customers, with expertise in the digital world. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our managed and professional services offerings. The successful candidate will enable Lumen customers to innovate, scale, drive efficiencies, and achieve more in their global applications infrastructure through value-added "service wrappers". The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence, enabling profitable growth within our Managed & Professional Services organization. This leader will be responsible for the teams supporting and proactively monitoring M&P customers' entire networks, managing third party relationships and contractual obligations, and innovating to significantly enhance the customer experience while driving profitable revenue growth at Lumen.
The Main ResponsibilitiesLead a multi-function, collaborative team with a comprehensive, strategic approach to develop and execute the Managed and Professional Services vision, in alignment with Lumen's business priorities.Establish and maintain strong client relationships ensuring Lumen remains a trusted partner, and customer needs are met by delivering high-quality managed & professional services.Responsible for operational excellence – Effective implementation and management of large, complex customer solutions, leveraging best practices, processes, and tools to streamline service delivery, optimize resource utilization, and ensure high-quality service levels.Responsible for financial oversight and performance for Managed & Professional Services – ensuring profitability aligned to strategic priorities, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.Drive innovation, continuously evaluating and enhancing our portfolio of managed services, staying current with emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for service improvements, and ensuring Lumen is at the forefront of profitable technological advancements keeping pace with, and anticipating future customer demands.Define and establish success metrics to inform the success of Managed & Professional services and use data-driven insights to guide business strategic decisions.Attract, build, manage, and develop a talented, diverse, equitable and inclusive team of product managers, and pricing experts.What We Look For in a Candidate10+ years of experience leading a Managed & Professional Services function with P&L responsibility preferred.Proficient knowledge of managed services best practices, industry trends, and technologies.Demonstrated success leading a customer-centric organization.Experience working with senior-level executives and ability to influence cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.Ability to quantitatively and qualitatively understand complex problems, prioritize business and customer needs.Collaborative and inspiring leadership style.Operates with a growth & continuous improvement mindset.Leads with empathy and accountability.CompensationThe 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 $167580 - $223440 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$176400 - $235200 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$185220 - $246960 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$194040 - $258720 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.
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.
Application Deadline
09/26/2024
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