Principal PM, Data Center Networks (Remote)

Lumen; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Principal Product Manager to shape the architecture and expansion strategy for data center metro networks. You will own the internal product roadmap and lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic expansion programs across the network landscape.

Ideal candidates have 8–10+ years in product or network planning, strong analytical skills, and experience building demand and ROI models to guide investments.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in product/program management or network planning.
• 3+ years supporting metro, data center, or optical network infra.
• Strong knowledge of metro network architecture and ROIs.

Responsibilities

• Own the multi-year architectural roadmap for data center metro networks.
• Lead cross-functional expansion programs from evaluation to delivery.
• Develop demand and ROI models to guide investment decisions.

Skills

Product management

Program management

Network planning

Financial judgment

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

MBA or engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Principal Product Manager to shape the architecture and expansion strategy for data center metro networks. You will own the internal product roadmap and lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic expansion programs across the network landscape.

Ideal candidates have 8–10+ years in product or network planning, strong analytical skills, and experience building demand and ROI models to guide investments.