Lead Product Development Manager
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
The Lead Product Development Manager - Agile Product Manager is responsible for defining and prioritizing the Program Backlog (Features) for the Platform Applications Solutions Growth (PAS) Value Stream.
As a Product Manager, you are accountable for the features content decisions for your Agile Release Train (ART). Working closely with the Solution Managers, Product Owners and internal cross functional teams, this role is responsible for the overall program backlog of a portfolio. You will own and prioritize the program backlog of features, collaborating with other roles to provide the content development teams will consume to provide outstanding customer value and amazing solutions. You are also responsible to streamline the execution of program priorities, while maintaining conceptual and technical integrity of features or components for which the team is responsible. This role reports to the PAS Sr. Manager Agile Product Manager.
The Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for the program backlog and its deliverables
- Gather and define what functionality is needed at a feature level: create content and acceptance criteria
- Optimize the value of the development team’s work (ART’s) and program backlog
- o Via prioritization to meet the objectives of the ART and the individual Teams
- o Collaborate with ART participants to identify value and proper priority
- Clearly prioritize & express program backlog items and present at events
- Ownership of feature plan and roadmaps, including features delivery plan and time line that incorporates sales, ops readiness and communications, network and system testing, and go to market launch plans as applicable
- Develop release plans and backlog
- Status communication to Solution Manager/Lead Product Manager
- Coordinate cross ART dependencies with Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Participate and contribute to PI reviews and various SAFe ceremonies, including Product Owner meetings with the teams
- Confirm “Done” work in a review
- Work with Quality Leads to identify business test cases
What We Look For in a Candidate
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience contributing to or leading strategic product launches in the telecommunications or technology industries
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
- Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels
- Ability to efficiently utilize MS Office Suite of Applications specially Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with software or product development
- Experience with SAFe Agile Project Management methodology
- Experience with JIRA/JIRA Align
- Product development in the technology industry
- Agile or project management certification
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 325797
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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 :
85230
Salary Max :
140000
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.
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Salary Range
Salary Min :
85230
Salary Max :
140000
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.