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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 Vice President of Portfolio Operations will report to the SVP, Product and Technology Transformation and Operations for the CTO's Organization which includes Security, Technology, Engineering, Product and Network (STEPN) and will serve as a strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence, resource optimization, and cross-functional alignment across the organization. In this role you will oversee demand and capacity planning, operational expenditure (OPEX) management, development and lifecycle management, and internal and external communications.The ideal candidate has a strong background in portfolio operations, product lifecycle management, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.**The Main Responsibilities**+ Lead org-wide demand and capacity planning to ensure optimal resource allocation.+ Develop and maintain forecasting models and tools to support strategic decision-making.+ Partner with functional leaders to align staffing and investment with business priorities.+ Seed and scale the Technical Product Management (TPM) capability within the IT and Product Infrastructure teams.+ Design and execute the operating cadence, including business reviews, planning cycles, and leadership forums.+ Oversee the organization's operational expenditure planning and tracking.+ Drive cost optimization initiatives and ensure alignment with financial targets.+ Collaborate with finance and Business Operations to ensure transparency and accountability.+ Implement and scale Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes across the company.+ Champion the adoption of the Lumen Product Development Methodology in partnership with the Product organization+ Establish governance frameworks and performance metrics for product development+ Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide actionable insights into organizational performance.+ Ensure alignment and integration with broader Lumen rhythms of business.+ Lead internal communications strategy, ensuring clarity, consistency, and engagement.+ Manage communications to Lumen-wide stakeholders, including executive updates, newsletters, and strategic briefings.**What We Look For in a Candidate**+ 15+ years of experience in portfolio operations, product management, or related fields.+ Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.+ Proven leadership in complex, matrixed organizations.+ Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets.+ Deep understanding of product development methodologies and lifecycle management.+ Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.+ Experience with enterprise planning tools, analytics platforms, and reporting systems.**Compensation**Base: $207,022 - $280,000**What to Expect Next**#LI-CE1Requisition #: 338798**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 ( . 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**07/19/2025