[Remote] Sr Lead Product Manager Wholesale Infrastructure

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lumen is a trusted network for the AI-powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through an expansive fiber network. The role of Sr Lead Product Manager Wholesale Infrastructure involves defining and advancing Lumen’s wholesale infrastructure portfolio, engaging with strategic customers, and translating market insights into product strategy and commercial outcomes.ResponsibilitiesAct as the wholesale infrastructure product visionary for strategic optical and fiber-based services, shaping portfolio direction across waves, dark fiber, dim fiber, managed optical fiber systems, and terabit-on-demand offersLead customer-facing engagement with Lumen’s most valued and strategic wholesale customers to understand network strategies, capacity requirements, commercial preferences, and long-term infrastructure needsConsult with customers and sales teams to develop solution constructs using existing product lines, including hybrid and lifecycle-based solutions that combine lit, dim, dark, and managed infrastructure optionsIdentify market trends, customer preferences, competitive moves, and emerging infrastructure consumption models; convert those insights into recommendations for new products, enhancements, pricing approaches, and commercial frameworksPartner closely with inbound product management, architecture, engineering, IT, operations, finance, and sales to define requirements, scope business cases, influence roadmap priorities, and align product investments to wholesale growth opportunitiesDevelop clear product requirements and shepherd initiatives through Lumen’s product introduction and governance processes from concept through launch, commercialization, and lifecycle managementOwn and communicate product-level KPIs, including revenue performance, sales adoption, win rates, customer traction, usage trends, pricing realization, and strategic growth indicatorsProvide deep market intelligence on wholesale infrastructure trends, route economics, technology evolution, pricing dynamics, and competitor positioning to support executive decisions, go-to-market planning, and product marketing strategySupport GTM and product marketing efforts by helping define positioning, value propositions, use cases, sales enablement narratives, and customer-facing messaging for infrastructure solutionsInfluence cross-functional teams without direct authority, bringing strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and strong leadership across highly visible, complex, and commercially important initiativesSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience; advanced business or technical education preferred8+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or infrastructure solution leadership within telecommunications, optical networking, or wholesale infrastructure marketsDeep expertise in optical and fiber-based infrastructure services, including waves, dark fiber, dim fiber constructs, managed optical systems, and high-capacity on-demand bandwidth models, with the executive presence to engage senior customer stakeholders and the strategic acumen to shape portfolio directionBenefitsLumen 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.Company OverviewCenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity, and security solutions to customers around the world. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lumen.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCenturyLink has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 27 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 49 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.