Director of Regional Deployment – East

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

The Director, Regional Deployment will be responsible for coordinating solution delivery of the Custom Networks infrastructure within the regional delivery teams. As a critical member of the Lumen custom network regional leadership team, this role drives a cohesive solution experience and partners with implementation peers to ensure a seamless deployment. The successful candidate will have a positive, collaborative attitude to work across internal organizations in the establishment and execution of deployment plans.

The Main Responsibilities

• Align and own end-to-end solution delivery and cross functional scopes within the delivery region to ensure best practices for the regional team align to national standards and ways of working.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and national teams to ensure consistent deployment methodologies across regions.

• Drive efficiency and effectiveness in deployment execution.

• Responsible for alignment of deployment of all Network assets within running line sites (ILA/Shelters), and building points of presence. Oversees the deployment of shelters and shelter components, overpull of cable in existing conduit routes, and new route builds.

• Provide functional leadership to regional deployment teams.

• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Monitor deployment progress, address bottlenecks, and ensure timely project delivery.

• Oversee site acquisition, permitting, and construction activities.

• Collaborate with real estate, legal, and engineering teams to secure sites and build infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.

• Establish quality control processes for deployment activities.

• Conduct regular audits to verify adherence to standards.

• Drive continuous improvement in deployment quality.

• Support Custom Networks region achieving results through meeting or exceeding all service delivery levels including on-time performance for service installation and repair work, installation quality to include meeting Company accepted and industry standards and initial installation fault rates.

• Prioritize safety protocols during deployment, including site inspections and risk assessments.

• Collaborate with safety officers and contractors to maintain a safe work environment.

• Ensure compliance with information security policies and protect sensitive data during deployment.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 10+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years of leadership experience

• 3+ years of process improvement and/or project management experience

• Experience with direct management of regional deployments specifically for Managed Optical Networks and fiber deployment for large customers

• Working knowledge of regulatory rules on a regional and state level 

• Results orientation with a demonstrated track record of success 

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate information clearly, in a well-organized format, and demonstrates an understanding of operational needs 

• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. 

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment, with agility, resilience, and a customer-centric mindset.

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Compensation

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

Location Based Pay Ranges

$128,310 – $171,080 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

$135,060 – $180,080 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

$141,820 – $189,090 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$148,570 – $198,090 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety that’s 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 #: 335600

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 :

128310

Salary Max :

198090

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) 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. (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

10/25/2024