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 LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. The Role

This position reports directly to the Manager of Carrier Relations and is primarily responsible for negotiating strategic deals with off-net carriers that provide cost effective solutions and enable revenue growth for Lumen. Candidate will be responsible for taking lead on third party access vendor negotiations for these purposes. The Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for "buy-side" management of assigned CLEC/MSO off-net providers for data products/services (Wave, Ethernet, Broadband, & TDM/SONET).
• Manage off-net vendors to reduce costs and improve service delivery/maintenance intervals.
• Drive commercial negotiations with vendors and coordinate with internal groups such as provisioning, network planning, maintenance and repair, sales, product, and other facets of Lumen that need support of these off-net carriers.
• Provide secondary escalation point for Service Delivery and Service Assurance to ensure that services are installed & outages restored within contractual SLA\'s.
• Maintain strategic relationships with vendor account teams in support of improved Product, Price, Process, and Performance opportunities.
• Support operational and commercial enablement of network transformation activities.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor\'s degree (Business, Finance, Operations Science, etc.) and/or 5+ years related experience.
• Operational experience in Telecommunications (Service Assurance, Service Delivery, Project Management, Contract Management).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ability to effectively communicate w/ Management/Peers/Vendors and efficiently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 325432

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EEO Statement
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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 :

72540 Salary Max :

161520

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.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. Salary Range Salary Min :

72540 Salary Max :

161520

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job\'s location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.

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