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Job Description
About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
The Role
This VP of Operations role has responsibility for the execution of tactical network plans and implementation of capital investments supporting the Network build program. This individual will serve as a cross functional leader supporting large-scale, long-term Network initiatives.
The VP of Operations role offers the ability to take on an analytical team handling process improvement projects and make an impact within the operational functions of the company. The program will deploy in an operationally efficient and reliable manner day-to-day operations which is standard and consistent with Lumen’s network strategies focusing on growth, scalability and overall cost management. This is a highly visible role ing to senior leadership.
This position will employ cross functional matrix management skills for processes, systems, and tools, ing up to the SVP Field Operations and Network Implementation.
The Main Responsibilities
- Strategic Expansion – Responsible for all market expansions in support of Sales or Network Planning, relative to the Mass Markets build-out program
- Network Deployment – Physical deployment of all new additions and augments of all existing network components
- Capacity Resolution – Includes the tactical planning and solutions engineering for additions or augments to the network
- Network Commissioning and Testing – Logical configurations, testing, and acceptance of all new and augments of all existing network components
- Implementation Project Management – Responsible for management of all network projects from scope validation, date management, milestone management, internal/external communications and management of contractor engagement
- Outside Plant Construction Services – Includes management of all building adds, outside plant augments, building access agreements, right-of-way and 3rd party asset acquisition, and fiber inventory of the NA network
- ROW (right of way) and third party acquisitions and network inventory
What We Look For in a Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction, Construction Management, Business or related field or the equivalent in training and experience.
- 8 -10 years experience in telecommunications technologies and architectures, network construction, engineering and operations including, but not limited to: OSP, Central Office configurations, Optical networks and the latest technologies involving GPON and high-speed bandwidth delivery over copper.
- Experience with occupational and third-party vendor (contractor) environments with a demonstrated ability to form working win/win partnerships.
Requisition #: 311900
EEO Statement
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, 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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Salary Range
Salary Min :
153270
Salary Max :
333240
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.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Salary Range
Salary Min :
153270
Salary Max :
333240
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job’s location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.
