Lumen Technologies Looking for Director, Corporate Strategy – Remote, US at United States Full Time

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 Director Corporate Strategy is responsible for building and leading the Corporate Strategy function. Defines and develops response plans to competitive threats that leverage core competencies and competitive advantages. Responsible for driving cross functional teams to execute the activities that comprise strategic plans. Drives key strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability objectives.

The Main Responsibilities

• Monitoring, synthesizing and distilling competitive threats from a variety of established players and new entrants across various communication and networking markets
• Developing response plans to competitive threats that leverage core competencies and competitive advantages
• Identifying unmet needs in the communications and networking industry
• Driving cross functional teams to execute the activities that comprise strategic plans
• Leads the ongoing Strategic Planning effort enterprise-wide.
• Drives key strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability objectives
• Projects include analysis and recommendations related to emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, viability of outside business partners, venture capital sources, internal business performance and business process improvement.
• Researches and analyzes the company’s markets, competition and product mix.
• Tracks product market share using established resources or by identifying reliable means for estimation.
• Researches and makes presentations on new market areas.
• Analyzes the competitive environment and future trends and makes recommendations.
• May utilize statistical and data mining tools and large datasets.
• Analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities, develops strategic direction from market information, and creates compelling market analysis presentations.
• Conducts environmental scans, organizational positioning analyses and other studies
• May conduct or facilitate periodic reviews of achievements and performance vs. strategic plans
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.
• Leads teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectives.

What We Look For In a Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree required and MBA preferred
• Deep expertise with financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development
• Exceptional ability to analyze and dissect industry trends and competitive markets
• Exceptional ability to communicate with senior leaders and team members in written form, PowerPoint and verbally
• 8-10 years related experience (communication industry preferred) with 3+ years in experience at the managerial level
• Experience in nationally significant consulting firm a plus

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What To Expect Next

Requisition #: 328795

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Disclaimer

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Salary Range

Salary Min

115740

Salary Max

257280

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 clicking here.

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