Sr Lead Solution Architect

Lumen

70d • $129,639 - $190,137

About The Position

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 invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future. The Sr Lead Solution Architect will be a key member of the Lumen Validated Designs team and will work closely with x-functional team members in Lumen Product, Technology, Connected Ecosystem, and Sales to manage the technical aspects of Validated Design projects from concept to launch. This position requires skilled leadership and technical competency to plan, manage and deliver all aspects of the design, architecture, validation (in the lab and with customers), and documentation of solutions as part of an LVD, crossing multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent education and experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years with a master’s degree.
• Experience in developing IT solutions including Telecommunications B/OSS system architecture.
• Ability to lead & engage in technical workshops and solution discussions.
• Strong listening, reasoning, and objection handling skills.
• Ability to methodically understand and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to build complex customer solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer needs and requirements through strategic discovery, utilizing technical thought leadership.
• Lead and attend business meetings in person and via collaboration tools.
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals and presentations.
• Analyze and identify Business Partner’s business and technology objectives.
• Craft and propose solutions that meet the business’s requirements and objectives.
• Act as a client advocate, participating in technical presentations and architecture design discussions.
• Collaborate with diverse roles and teams to achieve clarity in solution design.
• Consistently apply and improve the LVD Framework.
• Document integration points with Lumen platforms and partner technologies.
• Run technical validation in the lab and at customer deployments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees