About Lumen
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 organized and detail-oriented Technical Marketing Manager to join our core Marketing team at Lumen. This role involves executing 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 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
Develop Technical Marketing Content: ?Create and maintain technical marketing materials such as datasheets, white papers, case studies, and technical presentations. Create and deliver product demonstrations and technical training materials for internal teams and customers.
Support Product Launches:? Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, ensuring all technical marketing materials are prepared and aligned with the product strategy.
Conduct Market Research: ?Perform competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, and provide insights to inform marketing strategies. Conduct competitive analysis and technical benchmarking to communicate our unique differentiators and advantages.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: ?Work closely with product management, engineering, and sales teams to gather technical information and translate it into compelling marketing content.
Customer Engagement: ?Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and partners to gather feedback and insights that can be used to improve marketing strategies and product offerings.
Technical Training: ?Provide technical training and support to the sales team and other internal stakeholders to ensure they are well-equipped to communicate the value of our products to customers. Act as a technical extension to sales and solution engineering teams, supporting customer conversations, responding to technical inquiries, and participating in customer meetings as required.
Event Support: ?Assist in the planning and execution of technical events, webinars, and trade shows, including the creation of technical presentations and demonstrations.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Educational Background: ?Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: ?3-5 years of experience in technical marketing, product marketing, product management, Solution Engineering, or related technical roles.
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
Organizational Skills: ?Highly organized and detail-oriented, with Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Communication Skills :?Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Analytical Skills:? Ability to analyze market trends and data to support 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
$82,969 - $110,625 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 WY
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
LI-Remote
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 339111
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
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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Application Deadline
09/02/2025
