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Sr Lead Product Manager

Level 3 Communications

Hayward, CA
Full Time
Senior
130k-190k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 involves product design, development, and delivery of complex telecommunications and networking products, with a focus on customer experience and tailored solutions for channel partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Match product features & functionality with available resources within IT, Operations, and Technology, while balancing market needs & expectations.
  • Guide and direct development experts within IT to ensure OSS is properly built to meet product specifications.
  • Evaluate and scrutinize the project plan and all product specifications for accuracy, completeness, and achievability.
  • Be an expert in complex product design; understand Lumen OSS and communications technologies.
  • Act as a team leader that can cast vision, illustrate tactics/strategy, and hold team members accountable.
  • Serve as a corporate spokesperson, sales support expert, and teacher to junior and senior product managers across all VPs and other business units.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
  • 5+ years' experience as a Product Manager in the telecommunications or technology industries supporting complex products like SASE/SD-WAN, Security, and Collaboration/Voice, as well as experience with adaptive, Networking-as-a-Service technologies.
  • Experience with SAFe Agile methodology.
  • Market research and data analytics skills.
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies.
  • Experience with product strategy and prototyping.
  • Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Nice to Have

  • UX/UI experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience supporting complex products in telecommunications or technology industries.
  • Experience with market research, data analytics, and product strategy.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
  • Details about bonus structure, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and sales compensation are available upon request.

Working at Level 3 Communications

Lumen is committed to building a culture based on teamwork, trust, and transparency. The company values diversity and equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected and valued.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 24, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary130k-190k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Level 3 Communications

Website

lumen.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Hayward, CA

Industry

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

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