Senior Lead Technical Marketing Manager

Lead Technical Marketing Manager

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 looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The role we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lead Technical Marketing Manager to join our core Marketing team at Lumen. This role involves leading technical marketing strategies and supporting the overall product marketing efforts. You will report directly to the Director of Technical Marketing and work closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of our products to market. This position requires a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and business understanding to drive best-in-class marketing initiatives. This role will serve as a key bridge between Solution engineering, sales, and marketing teams. This role requires technical depth in networking technologies and solutions, combined with a strategic approach to positioning, messaging, and enablement. You will create compelling technical content, engage customer-facing teams, and drive initiatives that position our core networking portfolio as industry-leading with technical buyers/ influencers.

The main responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead technical marketing content
• Strategize and execute product launches
• Conduct in-depth market research
• Customer engagement and feedback
• Technical training and support
• Event planning and execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Develop customer reference architectures
• Data-driven marketing campaigns

What we look for in a candidate:

• Educational background: Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in technical marketing, product marketing, product management, Solution Engineering, or related technical roles, with a proven track record of leading complex marketing initiatives.
• Technical skills: Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to translate them into clear and compelling marketing content. Strong technical knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructure.
• Leadership skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of marketing professionals, driving excellence and innovation.
• Organizational skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Communication skills: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively, including public speaking skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Ability to create technical detail presentations linking to business outcomes; tailoring across the executive and individual contributor audience as appropriate.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market trends and data to inform and shape marketing strategies.
• Team collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred skills:

• Experience working in B2B technology companies, specifically in telecom, cloud networking, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with networking products and methodologies.

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: $103,711 - $138,281 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. $108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $114,082 - $152,109 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.

Application deadline: 08/20/2025