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 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.
The Main Responsibilities
The job responsibilities of a CoS may vary depending on the size, type, and culture of the organization, as well as the preferences and needs of the leader. However, some common responsibilities include:
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
What We Look For in a Candidate
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
Compensation
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, ID, 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 answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
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What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 342572
Life at Lumen
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.
To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
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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.
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