Lead Product Manager - Remote USA

Company: Lumen Technologies, Inc
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen's network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role


The Lead Product Manager (Product Owner) will lead in the areas of strategic product planning, software sprint planning, competitive analysis and thought leadership for their assigned product. The Lead Product Manager will determine the scope of software, hardware and virtual services that comprise the offering in concert with internal stakeholders. The Lead Product Manager will have responsibility for defining customer requirements, maintaining a prioritized product backlog, helping organize Agile software sprints alongside Engineering, and acting as a product SME to the rest of the organization. The Lead Product Manager will lead cross-functional teams through ideation, business case development and formulation of product requirements. The Lead Product Manager ensures that Lumen offerings are delivered rapidly to market, and stay current with customer needs, technology advancements, and competitive differentiation. The Lead Product Manager will work closely with development teams from product initiation to delivery and product lifecycle management.



The Main Responsibilities


Position Objectives :

Serve as Product Owner responsibility for assigned product
Support prioritization of requirements across product services in support of key customer personas
Research competitors' products, assesses competitive advantages and determine what product features and functionality will be built or modified
Assist in developing the strategy that will take the product through the entire lifecycle from concept, design, development to market launch
Provide strategic leadership and tactical delivery on software sprints while collaborating with Engineering, support, operations, vendors, partners, and customers
Develop technical collateral such as knowledge base articles, product sheets, white papers, and product announcements
Educate and inform Lumen team about upcoming releases and roadmap
Independently resolve issues and assist team with overcoming obstacles



What We Look For in a Candidate


Essential duties:

Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in creating new value for customers
Intake feature requests and maintain a prioritized backlog
Organize features into user stories fit for estimation during Planning Increment cycles
Provide requirements for user stories and act as voice of the customer during software development
Build prototype solutions to incubate technologies or demonstrate potential features
Support software releases by writing knowledge base articles, blog posts, and whitepapers
Serve as a point of contact for the product offering/strategy/roadmap and interface with Sales, Marketing, Analyst, and Customer stakeholders
Actively seek feedback on the product from customers (internal and external) and use that feedback to inform product decisions
Understand and stay current with industry trends, open source technologies, and cloud computing models
Engage the community through social media, blog posts, and conferences

Required skills:
BS/BA or equivalent required; MS a plus
6-8 years related experience. 4 years w/Master's degree or equivalent and relevant work experience preferred
Experience with or working knowledge of Auth SSO, App based Multi-Factor Authentication, Federated Authentication, or Microsoft Azure Authentication and Authorization preferred
Proven track record of consistently achieving product management success
Excellent communication



What to Expect Next


Requisition #: 241054

When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

EEO Statement
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, 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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.


Salary Range
Salary Min $83430 Salary Max $185400
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. 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 visiting https://lumenbenefits.com.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

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