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. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.
The Sr Lead Solution
Architect role will work in partnership with the Business Units, leading innovative conversations that help shape the growth of our business. The successful Solution Architect must have a robust desire to leverage their technical and communication skills, including business acumen, to understand business requirements, develop a technical architecture, and effectively present solutions that address our business partner’s requirements and provide business value.
The Solution
Architect will be responsible for analyzing customer needs and requirements through strategic discovery, utilizing technical thought leadership, discussing industry best practices, and then delivering a technical solution that meets or exceeds the business need – including non-functional specifications, enablers, 3rd party requirements, and delivers the documented business value. Candidate will design end-to-end architecture flows covering Procure to Pay and Order to Cash, keeping the architecture, application integrations, and data flow current. Thus, enabling application support, maintenance and critical vendor patching.
Prepares and delivers technical proposals and presentations with the appropriate level of business acumen for the audience. Interacts with all levels of IT and Business teams. Analyze and identify our Business Partner’s business and technology objectives, conduct full technical discovery,
and architect business solutions to meet gathered requirements.
Customer Advocate: Acts as a client advocate, participating in efforts including technical presentations, architecture design discussions, proof-of-concept engagements, RFP/RFI responses, solution demonstrations, and technical workshops. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent education and experience. ~10+ years of Supply Chain/P2P experience including at least one full lifecycle S/4HANA Supply Chain transformation, OR 8+ years of similar experience with a master’s degree. ~ Familiar with Flexible workflow, reverse logistics, serialization, ATP, Vertex tax engine, SAP BTP, standard APIs, EDI, and MDG. ~ Module Integrations with core elements along with data exchange with other applications. This includes external procurement platforms, inventory planning, third party logistics (3PL) and Accounts Payable platform. ~ Proven track record of architecting complex, end-to-end supply chain landscapes—integrating SD/OTC, MM/P2P, EWM, and PS—while aligning technical solutions with overarching business objectives. ~ Ability to lead & engage in technical workshops, and solution discussions with Business and IT Stakeholders.
Must demonstrate creative solution development. ~ Ability to work independently, or as part of a team to build complex customer solutions. ~ Must be able to build strong team relationships and easily transfer technical information. ~ Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously. ~ Ability to prioritize with good time management skills. ~ Experience with Developing and Performance Tuning Large-Volume,
Scalable Solutions ~ Exposure to or Experience with AI Technologies This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. 132,232 - $150,310 in these states: 138,844 - $155,124 in these states: 145,456 - $163,940 in these states: 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.
Bonus Structure
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. 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. 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”).
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