Manager of Field Operations - Denver Metro

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 Manager of Field Operations is accountable for leading the service delivery efforts to local Denver metro area network and customers, as well as all enterprise business products and services. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are required as this position is responsible for the results from multiple organizations in both direct and indirect reporting structures. This position is also actively involved in community and organizations that help strengthen communities and our brand. Reports to the Director of Operations and works independently on day-to-day operations managing a team of technicians consisting of both inside plant (ISP) and outside Plant (OSP). The Main Responsibilities 
 Responsible for ongoing management of the fiber optic plant and the various electronic network elements attached to it.  These include: Multiple network equipment types (including DWDM, Ethernet, IP, VoIP and SONET technologies) and manufacturers. Installation, operations, and maintenance of the network equipment at both company operated and customer operated facilities. Coordinate with multiple teams outside of the division to test, activate, insert and utilize various network elements. (Including Real Estate, CCM, Sales, Sales Engineering, Contractors, Design, Test & Activations, Customers, and multiple NOC organizations) Accountable to ensure team is effectively and efficiently completing daily routines (provisioning work requests, maintenance work, mark and locate tickets, preventative maintenance, and change management/grooming tasks) and meeting metric goals (on-time-performance, task interval yield, construction project completion, trouble response and restore times, spares handling, overtime).   Analyze and measure data to identify key trends in performance. Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with personnel at all impacting organizations as well as other external contacts so that issues are resolved correctly and timely. Manage employees, contractors, and vendors for the efficient and timely completion of projects. Validate direct report time reporting for accuracy. Guide and provide leadership to direct reports during transition periods between company and organizational changes. Ensure staff has the resources and skills needed to support work initiatives. Support compliance through enforcement of standards, policies, and processes. Provide leadership and motivation to team members. Establish and monitor performance objectives for direct reports that align with organization goals, while coaching to attain objectives. Determine training requirements and promote direct report development through individual development plans (IDP), peer-to-peer training, and internal and external training resources. Continually striving to better define and improve departmental processes for optimal efficiency and network reliability while engaging intradepartmental and interdepartmental resources to achieve results. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. What We Look For in a Candidate 
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Typically, with 5-7 years related experience and