Strategic Supply Chain & Operations Manager
Lumen
Operations
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
Strategic Supply Chain & Operations Manager
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Operations team. This role will be responsible for managing supply chain planning, vendor management, and cross-functional projects. In addition to overseeing engineering-related changes, the position will drive key operational initiatives. The role requires strong execution capabilities, cross-company collaboration, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supply chain planning and execution, ensuring alignment with manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders.
- Act as operations project manager for cross-functional initiatives, aligning supply chain, logistics, and operational deliverables with product, support, finance, legal, and other teams for seamless execution.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage alternative manufacturing opportunities.
- Monitor and optimize supply chain processes to support scalability, reduce costs, and improve resilience.
- Drive operational excellence through best practices, process improvements, and project management methodologies.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly.
- Collaborate effectively across cultures and functions, influencing without direct authority.
- Show high accountability, ownership, and a strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in operations, supply chain management, and/or cross-functional project management.
- Experience managing operations for products combining hardware and software
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-company projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Experience working with manufacturing partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, can-do approach.
- Excellent English communication skills at a high professional level (spoken and written).
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.