Remote New

Senior Director of Consumption Economics, Finance

Lumen Technologies

$ - $ yearly

United States, Colorado

Nov 26, 2025

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

Lumen Finance is seeking a Senior Director of Consumption Economics to architect and lead the company's consumption economics strategy and financial modeling for Lumen Digital. This executive will own the enterprise-wide frameworks that translate product roadmap, consumption patterns, and pricing strategies into measurable financial outcomes-revenue, margins, and full P&L forecasts.

This leader will:

Drive strategic alignment between consumption insights and corporate growth objectives
Embed dynamic, data-driven models into decision-making processes across Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Corporate Finance
Influence senior leadership and external stakeholders with actionable insights that guide Lumen's transition to a scalable, consumption-based business model

The Main Responsibilities

Strategic Modeling & Forecasting

Design and maintain enterprise-grade consumption models that link usage metrics (e.g., bandwidth, API calls) to revenue, margin, and profitability projections
Develop driver-based financial models with scenario and sensitivity analysis to stress-test strategic options
Forecast consumption demand trends and translate insights into actionable strategies

Margin Optimization & Investment Economics

Quantify and track cost of acquisition and lifecycle economics across usage-based product lines
Build investment cases linking incremental growth spend to consumption, margin, and payback
Decompose operating margin drivers to inform Capex prioritization and resource allocation

Metrics, Reporting & Benchmarking

Establish consumption economics KPIs for internal and external reporting
Benchmark against industry trends in SaaS, cloud, and infrastructure-as-a-service models

Enterprise Influence & Leadership

Drive adoption of consumption models in executive planning cadences and business reviews
Serve as the financial thought leader for consumption economics across the organization
Partner with cross-functional leaders to align consumption insights with corporate forecasts and strategic targets

What We Look For in a Candidate

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; MBA strongly preferred
Experience:

10+ years in financial planning, pricing strategy, or consumption economics modeling in SaaS, cloud, or digital services
Proven track record in enterprise-level P&L management, scenario forecasting, and usage-based financial modeling

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in modeling tools (Excel, Python, R) and data analytics
Exceptional financial acumen-forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership
Excellent communication skills-able to distill complex models into clear narratives
Collaborative mindset with experience leading cross-functional initiatives

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

$180,020 - $240,026 in these states: CO

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

Bonus Structure

#lLI-Remote

Requisition #: 340784

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. 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Application Deadline
12/06/2025