Head of Cloud Interconnect & Networking Strategy

Lumen; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Remote work flexibility

Bonus structure clarity

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a deeply technical product leader to own and advance our cloud interconnect portfolio from concept through market adoption. You will guide evolution of existing cloud connections, launch new interconnect products with cloud providers, and simplify the portfolio for customers by working with partners, engineering, and Alkira.

The role is remote and open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., requiring 10+ years in product management or networking and 3+ years in cloud connectivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, network engineering, cloud infra, or related field.
• 3+ years in cloud connectivity, multicloud networking, or hyperscaler solutions.
• Deep knowledge of cloud on-ramps, private interconnect, virtual connections, network fabrics, routing, security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing team of PM and analytics professionals for the cloud interconnect portfolio.
• Own strategy, roadmap, performance, and lifecycle of cloud interconnect solutions.
• Maintain health of existing cloud connections including provider coverage, capacity, reliability, and customer experience.
• Drive development and rollout of next-generation cloud interconnect solutions across cloud ecosystems.
• Define future capabilities with development teams, network architects, hyperscalers, and cloud partners.
• Integrate cloud interconnect products with the Alkira platform and evolve future generations.
• Manage cloud provider relationships and lead commercial, technical, and contractual negotiations.
• Engage with enterprise customers, partners, and stakeholders to translate needs into requirements.

Skills

Product management

Network engineering

Cloud infrastructure

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Job description

Lumen is seeking a deeply technical product leader to own and advance our cloud interconnect portfolio from concept through market adoption. You will guide evolution of existing cloud connections, launch new interconnect products with cloud providers, and simplify the portfolio for customers by working with partners, engineering, and Alkira.

The role is remote and open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., requiring 10+ years in product management or networking and 3+ years in cloud connectivity.