**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** The Director of Business Operations is responsible for overseeing and managing all cost-related activities within the Operations organization at Lumen. This role involves developing and implementing cost management strategies, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring cost efficiency across all operations, including CapEx, NetEx, and OpEx. A key function of this position is to establish and maintain cross-functional Capital Governance that ranges from tactical to C-Suite oversight to ensure proper management, controls, and accountability within Operations and Lumen. Additionally, the Director will oversee the creation and implementation of Order Desk, which aligns all purchase ordering within Enterprise Operations under one umbrella. **The Main Responsibilities** + **Develop and Implement Cost Management Strategies:** Create and/or maintain and execute comprehensive cost governance strategies to optimize financial performance and ensure cost efficiency across Capital Expenditures (CapEx), Network Expenditures (NetEx), and Operational Expenditures (OpEx). + **Monitor and Evaluate Costs:** Oversee all cost-related activities, analyze financial data, and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance. + **Order Desk Management:** Lead the Order Desk to align all purchase ordering within Enterprise Operations, ensuring streamlined processes and cost control. + **Collaborate with Departments:** Work closely with department heads and executives to develop cost-saving measures and practices. + **Prepare Reports and Conduct Audits:** Prepare regular financial reports, conduct audits, and track the financial performance of the company. + **Ensure Compliance:** Ensure all operations comply with legal requirements and company policies. + **Lead and Develop Team:** Oversee the cost management team, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure effective performance. **What We Look For in a Candidate** + Experience in capital management, preferably in large corporations with budgets of a couple of billion dollars. + Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a high-performing team. + Strong understanding of purchase requisitions and hardware purchasing processes. + Ability to work effectively with various departments and stakeholders. + Ability to work with sensitive financial data and maintain confidentiality Requisition #: 336859 **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. **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** 03/01/2025