at Lumen in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 Chief of Staff – Custom Networks at Lumen will be a motivated and adaptable individual who will ensure the Executive can execute against defined priorities. This individual will help the VP identify the areas where they must direct their focus and help streamline activities. The Chief of Staff also partners closely with the Executive Assistant to strategically manage the leader’s time and help determine fit with the priorities. This role is critical to the systematic operating function of the Lumen Field Business Operations leadership team and organization and will handle day-to-day activities to allow the VP to focus on transforming our business.
Location
This position is a Work from Home opportunity, and can be located anywhere in the United States. Lumen will ship and provide all equipment necessary for the role.
The Main Responsibilities
+ Define and execute direct and extended staff meeting agendas. This includes cadence of town halls, all hands meetings, management meetings, 1 on 1 reviews, and operation reviews.
+ Ensure Executive is thoroughly prepared for all external and large internal meetings; manage necessary prep calls, ensure prep information is consolidated into a digestible format, etc.
+ Partner with HR on people planning (work force planning, location strategy, org structure management, and people metrics)
+ Coordinate and manage organizational goals & objectives
+ Coordinate employee recognition and culture efforts
+ Partner cross functionally to improve the employee experience
+ Manage internal communications strategy (intra-org and on behalf of the org – partnering with the Senior Manager of Communications.)
+ Prepare Executive and External presentations.
+ Maintain and keep strategy presentations up to date
+ Partner with Executive Assistant to coordinate Executive’s time aligned to internal and external priorities
+ Facilitate cross functional priorities
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications
+ The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of relevant experience and 3+ years’ experience at manager level
+ Bachelors or equivalent degree in technology related field
+ Proven track record of success in an operational role where executive priorities are translated into actionable plans that can be tracked.
+ Executive presence and excellent communication skills
+ Ability to navigate complex stakeholder management situations
+ Attention to detail across a broad range of contexts and topics
+ Advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills
+ Experience with Business Operations and Planning and Business Transformation
Preferred Qualifications
+ MBA or advanced relevant degree
+ 3+ years of experience with top tier management consulting firms
+ International experience working with telecom operators
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
$128310 – $171080 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$135060 – $180080 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$141820 – $189090 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$148570 – $198090 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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 #: 334002
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)
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
