Head of Cloud Interconnect & Multicloud Solutions

Lumen; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a deeply technical Director of Cloud Interconnect Solutions to own and advance our cloud interconnect portfolio for enterprise customers. You will lead a growing team and translate complex connectivity needs into scalable product capabilities spanning cloud providers and Alkira.

You will guide evolution of existing connections, launch next‑gen interconnect products, and partner with engineering and cloud teams to drive market adoption across the US.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud connectivity, cloud interconnect, multicloud networking, data center interconnect, or hyperscaler solutions.
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud on-ramps, private interconnect, virtual connections, network fabrics, routing, security, and cloud networking architectures.
• Experience defining and delivering technically complex products in partnership with engineering or software development teams.
• Experience managing cloud provider or technology partner relationships, including technical alignment and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead product strategy, roadmap development, launch execution, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing team of product management and analytics professionals responsible for the cloud interconnect portfolio.
• Own the strategy, roadmap, performance, and lifecycle of solutions that connect enterprise customers to cloud providers and hyperscalers.
• Maintain the commercial and technical health of existing cloud connections, including provider coverage, capacity, reliability, and customer experience.
• Drive incremental development and rollout of next-generation cloud interconnect solutions across cloud provider ecosystems.
• Define future product capabilities through deep technical collaboration with development teams, network architects, hyperscalers, and cloud partners.
• Lead the continued integration of cloud interconnect products with the Alkira platform, including evolution of future product generations.
• Manage strategic cloud provider relationships and lead commercial, technical, and contractual negotiations when required.
• Engage with enterprise customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to translate mutual connectivity needs into prioritized product requirements.

Skills

Cloud interconnect

Team leadership

Product strategy

Cloud networking

Executive communication

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Tools

Alkira platform

SDN

Job description

Lumen is seeking a deeply technical Director of Cloud Interconnect Solutions to own and advance our cloud interconnect portfolio for enterprise customers. You will lead a growing team and translate complex connectivity needs into scalable product capabilities spanning cloud providers and Alkira.

You will guide evolution of existing connections, launch next‑gen interconnect products, and partner with engineering and cloud teams to drive market adoption across the US.