Chief of Staff- Custom Networks

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 Chief of Staff (CoS) will be a motivated and adaptable individual who will ensure the Senior Executive can execute against defined priorities. The CoS will act as a strategic advisor, a problem solver, a communicator, and a facilitator for the organization. This individual will help the Senior Executive identify the areas where they must direct their focus and help streamline activities.

The Chief of Staff also partners closely with the Executive Assistant to strategically manage the leader’s time and help determine fit with the priorities.

The Chief of Staff has a vital and influential role that supports the leader and the organization in achieving their goals and objectives. The CoS is also a leader of leaders, who helps to foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation within the organization.

• Define and execute direct and extended staff meeting agendas. This includes cadence of town halls, all hands meetings, management meetings, 1 on 1 reviews, and operation reviews.
• Ensure Executive is thoroughly prepared for all external and large internal meetings; manage necessary prep calls, ensure prep information is consolidated into a digestible format, etc.
• Partner with HR on people planning (work force planning, location strategy, org structure management, and people metrics)
• Lead or support strategic initiatives and projects that span across the organization or involve multiple departments or functions.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts that arise within the organization or affect the leader's agenda.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to the leader's direct reports and other staff members.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of the organization and the leader's goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and manage organizational goals & objectives
• Coordinate employee recognition and culture efforts
• Partner with Executive Assistant to coordinate Executive’s time aligned to internal and external priorities

• Proven track record of success in an operational role where executive priorities are translated in to actionable plans that can be tracked.
• Executive presence and excellent communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder management situations
• Attention to detail across a broad range of contexts and topics
• Experience with Business Operations and Planning, Business Transformation and/or Management Consulting is a plus
• The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced Powerpoint, Excel and Word skills

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:

$149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, , IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$163,993 - $218,657 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…