Corporate Strategy Senior Manager

Lumen; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 132,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Strategy Senior Manager to drive development and execution of corporate strategies that fuel growth and competitive advantage. You will partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities, analyze market trends, and craft actionable plans.

In this high accountability role, you’ll lead cross‑functional teams across product, marketing, and sales, build sophisticated models, and monitor performance against strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Analyze data and metrics for informed decision-making and continuous improvement; distill into actionable recommendations.
• Develop and refine strategic plans and business cases for growth.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive execution.
• Present complex models and insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of corporate strategies driving growth and competitive advantage.
• Conduct market research and data analysis to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategic vision and goals.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with product, marketing and sales.
• Develop detailed strategic plans including financial goals and milestones.
• Prepare and present business cases and scenarios to support decisions.
• Monitor execution and measure performance against objectives.
• Stay current on industry trends to sharpen competitive edge.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

The Strategy Senior Manager is a pivotal role within the Corporate Strategy and Competitive Intelligence team, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Corporate Strategy. This role is responsible for driving the development and execution of strategic initiatives that align with Lumen’s goals and objectives. The Corporate Strategy Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing corporate strategies that drive business growth and competitive advantage. You will work closely with senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities, analyze market trends, and develop actionable plans. This role requires a high level of strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, and personal leadership.

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of comprehensive corporate strategies that drive business growth, enhance competitive advantage, and achieve long-term objectives. This includes identifying strategic opportunities, developing actionable plans, and ensuring alignment with Lumen’s mission, vision, and key priorities.

• Conduct in-depth market research, customer interviews, and data analysis to uncover customer pain points, opportunities, and trends. Utilize advanced analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and provide insights that shape the company's strategic direction.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and refine the company's strategic vision and goals. This involves facilitating strategic planning sessions, presenting complex models and business cases, and providing thought leadership on industry trends and best practices.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to refine and implement strategies that align with Lumen’s mission, vision, and key priorities. This includes working with product management, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure cohesive execution of strategic initiatives.

• Analyze business performance and market trends to provide insights and recommendations for strategic initiatives. Develop and execute detailed strategic plans, including revenue and customer adoption targets, solutions packaging, and financial goals.

• Prepare and present complex models and business cases based on new business ideas, concepts, and market opportunities. This involves conducting financial analysis, risk assessment, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.

• Monitor and evaluate the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams involved in strategic projects, and implement performance metrics to track progress and outcomes.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to corporate strategy. Apply this knowledge to continuously improve processes, drive innovation, and maintain Lumen’s competitive edge in the market.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a relevant field, or 6-8 years with a Master’s degree.

• Analyze data and metrics for informed decision-making and continuous improvement; highly comfortable with manipulating data sets, understanding implications, and distilling into clear, business-oriented recommendations.

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

• Manage complex projects and drive results, taking full ownership of execution.

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience in Telecommunications or Technology industries is highly preferred.

• Experience in a leadership role within a corporate strategy or strategic planning team.

• Proven ability to work closely with senior leadership and act as a team leader.

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

$132,232 - $176,310 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

$138,844 - $185,124 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$145,456 - $193,940 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.

Learn more about Lumen's:

Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

Life at Lumen

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:

https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Disclaimer

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