Dir Business Operations

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking an experienced strategy leader to sit at the center of the Lumen Transformation Office Orchestration team, reporting directly to the VP, LTO – Modernization. You will shape priorities, structure complex problems, and drive executive alignment and execution, engaging SLT, SVPs and VPs to push decisions with data and speed.

This work-from-home role emphasizes urgency, ownership, and clear communication as you translate priorities into action, prepare leaders for

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in strategy, transformation, business operations, or executive-level roles.
• Proven ability to operate at SLT/SVP/VP level with credibility.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
• Proven track record delivering executive-ready presentations.
• Bias for action; ability to drive work forward and close gaps.

Responsibilities

• Translate leadership priorities into clear problem statements, workplans, and decision frameworks.
• Structure complex, ambiguous challenges into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Build high-quality executive materials and deliver impactful presentations for decisions.
• Engage with SLT, SVPs, VPs; probe, challenge, and coach to improve thinking and outcomes.
• Prepare senior leaders for executive forums with clear, focused messaging.
• Drive alignment and momentum across initiatives and push work to completion.
• Operate with urgency and ownership, digging into details and leading execution.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and drive proactive resolution.
• Maintain a pulse on the strategic agenda and tie initiatives to enterprise priorities.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Influence senior leaders

Presentation skills

Decision making

Structured problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Collaboration

Accountability

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

This role sits at the center of the Lumen Transformation Office (LTO) Orchestration team and reports directly to the VP, LTO – Modernization.
You will operate as a leader, shaping priorities, structuring complex problems, and driving executive-level alignment and execution.
You will engage directly with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), SVPs and VPs, acting as a thought partner who both supports and challenges to drive better outcomes.
You will partner closely with transformation leaders to ensure priorities are clear, decisions are data-driven, and initiatives move with speed and accountability. You will also play a critical role in preparing leaders for high-impact updates, ensuring clarity, focus, and executive readiness.
This role requires strong strategic thinking, structured problem solving, and operational discipline. You will connect strategy, governance, and execution across the LTO while maintaining a constant pulse on the enterprise agenda.

Work Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Translate leadership priorities into clear problem statements, workplans, and decision frameworks
• Structure complex, ambiguous challenges into actionable insights and recommendations
• Build high-quality executive materials and deliver impactful presentations that drive decisions and alignment in the room
• Engage directly with SLT, SVPs, VPs; probe, challenge, and coach to improve thinking and outcomes.
• Prepare senior leaders for executive forums; ensure messaging is clear, focused, and positioned for success.
• Drive alignment and maintain momentum across initiatives; step in and push work over the line when needed.
• Operate with urgency and ownership; get into the details and lead execution, not just coordination.
• Make informed decisions in fast-moving situations and keep work progressing without delays.
• Maintain a strong pulse on the strategic agenda; connect initiatives to enterprise priorities.
• Tick, tie, and synthesize inputs across teams into a single, coherent view of priorities and progress.
• Drive accountability across leaders through clear tracking, follow-up, and escalation when needed.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and proactively drive resolution.
• Reinforce a high-performance culture grounded in clarity, accountability, and execution discipline.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, business operations, or executive-level support roles.
• Proven ability to operate at the SLT, SVP, and VP level with confidence and credibility.
• Strong presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact conversations and guide decision-making in executive forums.
• Exceptional ability to build clear, compelling, and executive-ready presentations.
• Bias for action; consistently steps in to drive work forward and close gaps.
• Sound judgment and willingness to make decisions in ambiguous environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise strategy and ability to stay aligned to shifting priorities.
• Excellent synthesis skills; able to connect, simplify, and align multiple inputs into a clear direction.
• Strong accountability mindset; holds self and others to high standards on delivery.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the telecommunications and/or cloud domains are preferred.

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
$152,066 - $202,755 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
$159,670 - $212,893 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$167,273 - $223,031 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.

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.

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