Remote Lean Portfolio Leader

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager to lead portfolio strategy, governance, and execution for Product Infrastructure. You will align initiatives with corporate priorities and drive investments with measurable outcomes.

The role collaborates with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and executives to enable focused roadmap execution, risk management, and continuous improvement. Fully remote within the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in portfolio management, program management, product management, business operations, or strategy.
• Experience managing large-scale, enterprise portfolios and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen with investment analysis and executive recommendations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise portfolio planning, prioritization, and governance across Product Infrastructure.
• Develop portfolio roadmaps aligned with long-term product strategy and business goals.
• Provide executive reporting, decision support, and governance across programs and product lines.
• Coordinate benefits realization and monitor performance against business cases.
• Foster cross-functional leadership and risk management across initiatives.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Program Management

Product Management

Financial Acumen

Executive Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Clarity PPM

Job description

Lumen Technologies is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager to lead portfolio strategy, governance, and execution for Product Infrastructure. You will align initiatives with corporate priorities and drive investments with measurable outcomes.

The role collaborates with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and executives to enable focused roadmap execution, risk management, and continuous improvement. Fully remote within the United States.