Senior Lead Data Architect

at Lumen in Boise, Idaho, United States

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, youll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for whats 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 youre ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI-ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

Lumen is seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Lead Data Architect to lead high-impact analytics initiatives across the Product organization. This role goes beyond traditional business intelligence the ideal candidate will bring deep strengths in automation, advanced analytics, and scalable reporting, with working knowledge of data science methods and the versatility to operate across both code and no-code environments. This individual will drive data discipline, enable predictable delivery, and support innovation by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. They will serve as a thought partner to product leadership, influencing decisions through rigorous analysis, automated workflows, and enterprise-grade reporting frameworks.

Youll be at the heart of Lumens transformation, enabling data-driven decision-making across product innovation, delivery, and customer experience. This role offers visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape how data informs our future.

Location

This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

+ Strategic Analytics Leadership: Partner with Product Ops and Product Houses to define and measure innovation vs. predictability trade-offs, surfacing gaps in current metrics and proposing new KPIs aligned to business goals.

+ Data Architecture & Governance: Lead efforts to unify data sources across legacy systems and modern platforms (e.g., CDW , Palantir Foundry), ensuring consistency, auditability, and scalability of analytics solutions.

+ Product Performance Measurement: Develop frameworks to assess product delivery velocity, backlog health,