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Manager Operations
- Lumen (Topeka, KS)
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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.
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
The Manager Business Operations, RoB (Rhythm of Business) is critical in the new Business Operations & Rhythm of Business team, reporting to the Senior Director, Bus Ops & RoB. This role leads the strategy and program management for Segment Reviews, Business Performance Dashboards, and RoB-based Insights and Action Tracking. This leader will work with the Director through Vice President-level leaders across Lumen to ensure effective preparation and meetings that help to identify and resolve key business challenges to achieving/exceeding the budget in each customer segment. The Manager of Business Operations, RoB, will ensure that all programs are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with Lumen’s strategic objectives.
The Main Responsibilities
+ Program manage a series of executive business reviews (Segment Reviews) and all associated data and insights on behalf of the company.
+ Serve as a liaison between Product, Sales, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment across the RoB process.
+ Analyzing business operations processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, then designing and implementing process improvements to streamline workflows and increase effectiveness.
+ Analyze business performance across Segments and highlight key insights, share best practices, and drive a common understanding of success.
+ Interface with leadership and act as a sounding board for improvements. Demonstrate confidence in leading an executive business review program operations function across Lumen teams.
+ Lead a team of Business Operations experts to drive effective RoB meetings and follow-on actions
+ Facilitate operational meetings with the organization on behalf of leadership.
+ Facilitating meetings with stakeholders and decision makers.
+ Additional duties as required by the business.
What We Look For in a Candidate
+ Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of related business operations management experience.
+ Proven experience in sales, sales operations, business operations, finance, or marketing operations within a complex GTM environment.
+ The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of commercial strategy, business performance, and/or finance, and GTM/marketing motions
+ Possesses strong leadership skills and exhibits managerial courage.
+ Excellent collaboration and effective listening skills.
+ Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
+ Proven ability to present information to various levels in organizations.
+ Understanding of project management.
Compensation
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.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
+ Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
+ Bonus Structure
What to Expect Next
Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.
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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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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.
Application Deadline
05/28/2025
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