VP Strategy & Competitive Intelligence

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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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 a visionary leader who will join our team as the Vice President (VP) Strategy and Competitive Intelligence to drive the strategic vision of the company and develop a strong eco-system of partnerships and alliances for success. You are a key executive responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives to drive growth and achieve Lumen’s goals including business plans, partnerships, alliances, acquisitions, and investments. You will be responsible for communication and coordination of strategic initiatives across internal resources to keep the company informed, aligned, and appropriately engaged in our alliance relationships. You will also monitor the external environment and industry trends and provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team.  

The Main Responsibilities

Serve as the point person for all things strategy, product growth strategy, and strategic alliances, ensuring the company’s strategic positioning is strong and guiding it towards Lumen’s objectives. 

Collaborate with other VPs and senior leaders to refine strategies that align with Lumen’s mission, vision, and key priorities to continue disrupting the industry. 

Clearly communicate to executive leadership and all key stakeholders the progress, plans, and directions for corporate strategy and strategic alliances.

Plan, develop, implement, and support new strategies, while also ensuring effective communication of said strategies across the organization.  

Develop and execute detailed business plans including revenue and customer adoption targets and solutions packaging to achieve clear financial goals.

Create and implement business development programs and co-marketing efforts through in-depth research, partner contact, and complex strategic analysis. 

Lead the development of strategic and business models relative to new innovations, partnerships, products, and services. 

Prepare complex financial models and business cases based on new business ideas, concepts, potential partnerships, acquisitions, joint ventures, customer marketing, and investments. 

Develop and present conceptual and detailed partnership proposals and summaries for complex deals for internal and external stakeholders, including executive approval. 

Conduct market research, customer interviews, and data analysis to identify customer pain points, opportunities, and trends. Review and evaluate market research and analytics to inform strategic decisions. 

Initiate, develop, drive, and support key internal and external relationships necessary to achieve Lumen’s growth strategies. 

Embody Lumen’s culture by exemplifying our Operating Principles – Teamwork, Trust, & Transparency, and commitment to our Core Beliefs. 

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelors degree or higher in Business Strategy or a related field. 

15 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, engineering and/or product, preferably at a technology company. 

10 years of experience in leading and managing corporate strategy, business development, engineering and/or product projects and teams, including budget management.

Corporate strategy and business development experience preferred.

Expertise in corporate strategy reporting tools and financial modeling tools. 

Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to foster confidence and clarity among teams and the CEO. 

Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop talent. Ability to activate commitment to strategic plans and ensure all employees understand the details. 

Strong decision-making skills: ability to make rapid and effective decisions and clearly explain the reasoning behind them. 

Strong adaptability and adeptness to adjusting strategies quickly to suit external and internal factors. 

Demonstrated ability as a product or technology advocate, with the ability to collaborate with engineering, product, sales, and marketing teams.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employees primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individuals qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$167,580 – $223,440 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

$176,400 – $235,200 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

$185,220 – $246,960 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$194,040 – $258,720 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety thats based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 335578

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

167580

Salary Max :

258720

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. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) Were 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. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline

10/22/2024