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Regional Vice President, Custom Network Implementation - Western Region
Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We're transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world.
By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what's next.
At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We're looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.
**The Role**
The Vice President, Custom Network Implementation will be responsible for executing on our custom networks strategy through implementing tailored network solutions for our customers. This role leads a team in the western region that owns and drives network builds, infrastructure build, network optimization, strategic investments, and aligns standards and strategy for the fiber-based custom network solutions.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for management of all custom network implementations in region from planning, forecasting, scope validation, date management, milestone management, financial management, supplier management and internal/external communications
+ Meet with stakeholders and internal customers to develop, align, and review operational targets and projects, measure end-to-end performance, assess all opportunities, and investigate system and process improvements, identify and communicate business value.
+ Responsible for capacity resolution including the tactical planning and solutions engineering for custom network orders requiring additions or augments to the custom network
+ Responsible for all market expansions in support of Sales or Network Planning to support large custom network building programs
+ Ensure proper network commissioning and testing including logical configurations, testing, and acceptance of all new and augments of all existing custom network components
+ Accountable for outside plant construction services including management of all building adds, outside plant augments, building access agreements, right-of-way and third-party asset acquisition, and fiber inventory of the custom network
+ Drive tactical situation resolution requiring daily involvement in tactical operations and leading people management responsibilities.
+ Accountable for meeting all financial targets including regional CAPEX and OPEX budgets, P&L and driving overall cost efficiencies.
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, General or Business; Master's degree preferred.
+ 12+ years of experience in network architecture, design, implementation or infrastructure, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
+ Proven record of leading successful fiber network deployment initiatives, driving revenue growth, and delivering value to clients.
+ Deep understanding of network technologies, architectures, and emerging technologies.
+ Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate client needs into innovative custom solutions.
+ Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
+ Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment, with agility, resilience, and a customer-centric mindset.
+ Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
+ PMP certification preferred.
**Compensation**
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.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$211,163 - $281,551 in all states.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
Requisition #: 341586
**Background Screening**
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**Equal Employment Opportunities**
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, gender expression, 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.
**Privacy Notice**
Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.
To review Lumen's Privacy Notice, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
**Disclaimer**
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what's next.
At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We're looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.
**The Role**
The Vice President, Custom Network Implementation will be responsible for executing on our custom networks strategy through implementing tailored network solutions for our customers. This role leads a team in the western region that owns and drives network builds, infrastructure build, network optimization, strategic investments, and aligns standards and strategy for the fiber-based custom network solutions.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for management of all custom network implementations in region from planning, forecasting, scope validation, date management, milestone management, financial management, supplier management and internal/external communications
+ Meet with stakeholders and internal customers to develop, align, and review operational targets and projects, measure end-to-end performance, assess all opportunities, and investigate system and process improvements, identify and communicate business value.
+ Responsible for capacity resolution including the tactical planning and solutions engineering for custom network orders requiring additions or augments to the custom network
+ Responsible for all market expansions in support of Sales or Network Planning to support large custom network building programs
+ Ensure proper network commissioning and testing including logical configurations, testing, and acceptance of all new and augments of all existing custom network components
+ Accountable for outside plant construction services including management of all building adds, outside plant augments, building access agreements, right-of-way and third-party asset acquisition, and fiber inventory of the custom network
+ Drive tactical situation resolution requiring daily involvement in tactical operations and leading people management responsibilities.
+ Accountable for meeting all financial targets including regional CAPEX and OPEX budgets, P&L and driving overall cost efficiencies.
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, General or Business; Master's degree preferred.
+ 12+ years of experience in network architecture, design, implementation or infrastructure, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
+ Proven record of leading successful fiber network deployment initiatives, driving revenue growth, and delivering value to clients.
+ Deep understanding of network technologies, architectures, and emerging technologies.
+ Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate client needs into innovative custom solutions.
+ Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
+ Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment, with agility, resilience, and a customer-centric mindset.
+ Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
+ PMP certification preferred.
**Compensation**
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.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$211,163 - $281,551 in all states.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
Requisition #: 341586
**Background Screening**
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**Equal Employment Opportunities**
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, gender expression, 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.
**Privacy Notice**
Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.
To review Lumen's Privacy Notice, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
**Disclaimer**
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
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