Lead Product Owner

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Primary responsibility is to represent the business as a Product Owner in the development of applications while working with IT and vendor partners leveraging Agile development methodologies. Product Owners are responsible for prioritizing the backlog of bugs, enhancements, and new projects coming in from the business.  Product Owners also ensure that delivery of benefits to the business are achieved in a timely manner. Supports complex, diverse, and/or technical analysis in regard to planning, programs and systems. Partners to develop and document reporting methods and practices to assist in driving business visibility and performance improvement. Acts as a liaison on specific projects with other work areas.

Location and Schedule

This is a Work From Home position in the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

• Create draft stories for team backlog once Feature is "Approved"

• Track and manage feature level dependencies for Feature they own

• Ensure Features they own are progressing toward delivery as committed

• Assign Feature scheduled release fix version on the Features for which they are responsible

• Attend regularly scheduled PO/PM syncs to ensure Features align to quality standards, principles, and guidelines

• Assign Feature scheduled release fix version on the Features for which they are responsible

• Escalate issues, impediments to ART level when cannot be resolved at team level

• Dependency management for the Features they own. Ensure dependency schedules remain on track. Escalate when schedule changes impact other teams.

• For Features they own, ensure the stories in support of the feature meet the Definition of Done (DoD) prior to Feature movement to "Validating"

• Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts

• Uses several techniques to solve complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires a review and analysis of several factors

• May lead the implementation of tactical plans in support of strategic initiatives

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or work experience

• Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts.

• Uses several techniques to solve complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires a review and analysis of several factors.

• May lead the implementation of tactical plans in support of strategic initiatives.

• Receives objectives and determines approach to achieving objectives.

• Makes decisions but may not have final authority for all aspects of resource commitment.

• Works under limited supervision.

• Accountable for the achievement of operational goals in at least one department or work area.

• Integrates customer/client needs and concerns with business issues.

• Serves as an advocate for client.

• Serves as a liaison on specific projects with other work areas.

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

$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY

$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

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.

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Requisition #: 336253

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 (~~~) . 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.

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.

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Application Deadline

01/21/2025