Senior Finance Manager, Product & Technology Capital at Lumen

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

190137.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance, Planning, Forecasting, Business Case Evaluation, Communication, Excel, S4/HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Essbase, Power BI, Capital Investments, Telecom, Utilities, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure

Industry

Satellite Telecommunications

Description

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. 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 We are looking for a Senior Manager of Finance to support capital investments across the STEPN organization, which includes security, technology, engineering, product and network. This role is for someone who is curious, resilient, willing to lean into hard conversations, and comfortable asking questions until the real answer shows up. We need someone who builds trust, works well across functions, and helps create clarity in areas that are currently messy or undefined. The Main Responsibilities Provide governance and oversight for capital investments within the Product, Engineering & Network portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and accountability Evaluate and shape business cases and make sure the right financial assumptions and logic are in place Lead month end reporting, planning, and budgeting for the product & technology capital portfolio Partner closely with leaders in engineering, product, security, technology and network to strengthen investment decisions Drive process improvement and help mature how capital decisions are made and tracked What We Look For in a Candidate The ideal candidate will be: Courageous leadership, someone who can bring honesty into conversations, set expectations, and hold others accountable in a healthy way Deep curiosity with the persistence to keep going when direction is unclear or answers are vague Strategic finance mindset that connects investment decisions to operational and business outcomes Executive presence and the ability to engage and influence senior leaders during governance conversations Strong relationship builder who can navigate a matrixed environment and get people aligned Strong storyteller, able to translate financial data into something people can use to make decisions Good judgment and prioritization, knowing where to focus time and when to push back Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field 7 or more years of experience in finance, with strong background in planning, forecasting, and business case evaluation Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Advanced Excel skills Familiarity with tools such as S4/HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Essbase, and Power BI Experience working with capital investments and/or in a capital-intensive industry such as telecom, utilities, energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure is 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: $129,639 - $172,852 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, and WY. $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-Remote #LI-KM1 Requisition #: 340540 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. 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. Application Deadline 11/11/2025

Responsibilities

Provide governance and oversight for capital investments within the Product, Engineering & Network portfolio. Lead month end reporting, planning, and budgeting for the product & technology capital portfolio.