Director Local Network - Hybrid, Florida

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

Lumen is looking for a Director Local Network Implementation located in Florida.

The Main Responsibilities

The Director of Local Network Implementation will provide management and direction for the Engineering and Construction organization within the Local Network Implementation Division. 

The successful candidate will have a positive, collaborative attitude to work across organizations to bring in additional revenue, manage within approved capital and expense budgets, optimize capital expenditure and contribute to improved customer quality and overall network strategic growth.     

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

OSP and ISP Engineering and Construction, internal and contract vendor resource decision-making, and general leadership to determine and define plant requirements and engineering solutions to meet service requirements and accomplish the objectives in the capital construction program.

Develop and implement innovative process/programs to provide high quality service within established time frames and to meet defined financial criteria.

Serve as the market lead and interface on all engineering and construction matters helping to ensure conformance to established practices and procedures for Engineering and Construction in the market.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage and administer the engineering and construction activities to provide an efficient operation to provide quality service in a timely manner.
• Prepare plans and specifications on all projects within the market to support the development of the capital budget.
• Provide LNI engineers guidelines and direction on designs and plans to evaluate and implement new services, technologies, and products within established standards.
• Manage and supervise the development and maintenance of engineering and construction cost analysis to provide the basis for engineering and construction estimates and contract awards on a Market level.
• Ensure the plans and specifications created by LNI support approved business strategies and provide a platform that supports future service requirements, ensuring Lumen System Practices are communicated and adhered to.
• Stay abreast of industry issues and technologies through continuing education and actively participate in state and local industry committees/forums.
• Manage and supervise staff by appraising performance, training, administering salaries, and communicating department objectives.
• Collaborate, partner and support all organizations within the region and national staff in the operations of the area to achieve established objectives.
• Manage strict adherence to Capital and Operating budgets.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or the equivalent in training and experience.
• Minimum 7-9 years inside & outside plant experience in telecommunications with in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment, designs, construction/installation or the equivalent in training and experience.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills are required to work cross-functionally, with bargained for and non-bargained for personnel, contractors and external vendors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies spanning switching, access, and transport portions of the network.
• Working knowledge of regulatory rules on a national and state level.
• Perform analysis and comparisons of technical information and the ability to prepare written and oral reports to read out the findings.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to perform economic analysis including internal rate of return analysis, discounted payback period, net present value, profit index, buy-vs.-lease analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and breakeven analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, quick learner and able to manage multiple projects at once.

Requisition #: 325061

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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 :

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.

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

Salary Range

Salary Min :

115740

Salary Max :

257280

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.