Interconnection Strategy Manager - Lead PM

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated professional to drive its Internet peering and interconnection strategy in North America. This remote role bridges commercial and technical aspects, requiring strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the Internet ecosystem. The successful candidate will engage with various internal teams and external partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation, and play a key role in shaping the future of connectivity while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical, product, or commercial roles within Internet/telecoms.
• Strong understanding of global network aspects.
• Experience with supplier/customer negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Internet peering/interconnection relationships and contracts.
• Negotiate with carriers and ISPs for interconnect capacity.
• Support sales and account teams as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Technical roles in Internet/telecoms

Product Management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

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 looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to support Lumen's Internet peering and interconnection strategy in the North American region.

This individual will join the Product Management team and play a pivotal role in helping to shape the regional interconnection strategy to align with Lumen's requirements and broader global strategic objectives. They will be responsible for both negotiating and maintaining relationships with our interconnection partners along with supporting teams on strategic customers within the region to implement the strategy. This is a role that bridges the commercial and technical sides of the business. The successful candidate will be capable of interfacing with multiple areas of the business to support sales, product, commercial, network architecture, engineering and implementation teams.

Location

This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

• Manage Internet peering/interconnection relationships and related contracts.
• Negotiate with carriers, ISPs and network operators for interconnect capacity and other programs related to traffic exchange.
• Communicate progress and strategy internally and collaborate with a wide variety of internal teams including product, business development, legal, network architecture, network planning, and executive leadership.
• Support customer facing sales and account teams as a subject matter expert on Internet connectivity.
• Coordinate regional interconnection strategy and anticipate impacts at a global scale.
• Effectively utilise network performance data and cost models to understand and optimise traffic flows, network performance and the cost of interconnecting networks.
• Work closely with internal and external provisioning teams to ensure that peering connections are upgraded in a timely and effective manner.
• Cultivate relationships with key Lumen customers by engaging in discussions regarding our interconnection strategy. Through these dialogues, identify opportunities for enhancing interconnection capabilities.
• Represent Lumen with regulators and in public forums/conferences to promote fair interconnection between network operators that supports the continued growth of an open Internet.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 7+ years of experience in technical, product, or commercial roles within the Internet/telecoms industry with specific experience of operating within the Internet interconnection ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of the technical and commercial aspects underpinning a global network.
• Extensive experience with supplier/customer negotiations and contract management.
• Effective data-driven analysis and problem-solving skills (scripting/data science skills are a benefit).
• Knowledge of the IP transit, DIA, and CDN ecosystems.
• Able to undertake moderate travel as required and represent Lumen at industry events.
• Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external parties.

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:

$103,711 - $138,281 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, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

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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
• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 337335

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline
05/06/2025