Senior Director, Commercial Excellence & Strategy

Lumen; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 175,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Sr Director of Commercial Excellence to drive high-impact strategic initiatives across AGT’s three-year plan. You will manage multiple programs, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and report to the VP of Commercial Excellence.

This role emphasizes fast-paced execution, strategic framing, and measurable business impact on a global stage. You will lead a team of top talents, foster innovation, and align operations with company objectives, while communicating clearly with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in strategy, operations, or project leadership roles with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, able to navigate complex challenges.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, capable of crafting and delivering persuasive narratives.
• Thrives in an organization with high operational rigor, is a self-starter, and is agile.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously.
• A proactive leader with a strong bias for action and a proven ability to drive results at pace.
• Collaborative team player who excels at building trust and working across departments.
• Champion for change, willing to challenge the status quo and push a team and the company beyond its comfort zone through compelling data, constant communication, and aptitude for building bridges across functions in the face of resistance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery—from initial framing through execution, with tracking and business impact realization of new operating models, processes, and capabilities.
• Develop and apply strategic frameworks with a focus on actionable insights and results.
• Lead complex program / project management efforts, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned and integrated across the organization.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and manage expectations.
• Deliver compelling presentations and updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Oversee ongoing strategic review and continuous improvement processes to ensure relevance and impact.
• Build and sustain a high-performing team of skilled resources.
• Mentor and support the strategic planning team, fostering a culture of innovation and analytical rigor.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Sr Director of Commercial Excellence to drive high-impact strategic initiatives across AGT’s three-year plan. You will manage multiple programs, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and report to the VP of Commercial Excellence.

This role emphasizes fast-paced execution, strategic framing, and measurable business impact on a global stage. You will lead a team of top talents, foster innovation, and align operations with company objectives, while communicating clearly with