Senior Lead- AGT Transformation Initiatives

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

** The Role*
* The Senior Lead, AGT Transformation Initiatives is a high-impact individual contributor role focused on driving critical initiatives from early concept through structured execution.

This role operates at the center of AGT's most strategic priorities-partnering directly with senior executives to bring clarity to ambiguity, shape direction, and accelerate execution of high-visibility initiatives.

Unlike traditional program or project management roles, this position is designed for a strategic operator
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* * who can connect the dots across teams, rapidly assess priorities, and turn loosely defined ideas into actionable paths forward.

You will play a pivotal role in triaging emerging priorities, structuring complex problems, and enabling leadership decisions, while ensuring initiatives gain momentum and deliver impact.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* ** Initiative Triage & Acceleration*
* Serve as a central point for intake, triage, and prioritization of high-impact AGT initiatives

Rapidly assess initiative scope, dependencies, and feasibility to move efforts from concept to structured execution

Identify gaps, risks, and blockers early-driving clarity on next steps and ownership

Establish initial frameworks, hypotheses, and success criteria to guide execution

** Strategic Problem Solving & Structuring*
* Break down ambiguous, complex topics into clear problem statements, work streams, and execution paths

Develop actionable roadmaps and phased approaches for initiatives lacking defined structure

Connect inputs across stakeholders, teams, and data points to form cohesive strategies and recommendations

Translate evolving leadership priorities into aligned, executable actions

** Executive Engagement & Influence*
* Partner closely with senior AGT and Transformation Office leaders as a trusted thought partner

Develop and deliver clear, compelling executive-ready materials that drive alignment and decisions

Facilitate discussions with cross-functional leaders to align on direction, tradeoffs, and outcomes

Operate effectively in high-visibility forums with shifting priorities and tight timelines

** Execution Enablement*
* Help transition initiatives into execution by establishing clear ownership, milestones, and operating structure

Ensure sustained momentum by tracking progress, surfacing issues, and driving accountability where needed

Support special projects requiring hands-on leadership, rapid mobilization, and cross-functional coordination

** Transformation & Continuous Improvement*
* Identify patterns across initiatives to improve how AGT intakes, prioritizes, and executes strategic work

Contribute to building scalable approaches for initiative management, triage, and execution discipline

Bring a continuous improvement mindset to enhance speed, clarity, and impact across transformation efforts

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, transformation, operations, or similar roles

Previous chief of staff experience with a top 500 company at a senior leadership level

Proven track record of leading or enabling high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives

Experience working directly with senior executives or C-suite stakeholders

Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity without defined structure

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a bias…