Lead Partner Marketing Manager, Data Center

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Connected Ecosystem Data Center Partner Marketing Manager

Lumen is seeking a skilled, dynamic Lead Marketing Manager to provide marketing support for data center provider partnerships in the Connected Ecosystem sales organization. This role will be primarily focused on incubating and growing data center provider partnerships via developing marketing plans and full marketing support, including event management and communications. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in marketing, technology industry, data center providers, partner ecosystems, excellent project management skills, excellent writing and communications skills, strong event planning and production skills, and a track record of building and driving successful marketing plans, programs, and MDF programs and campaigns for data center provider partnerships.

The Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing plans and programs to support and in alignment with strategic data center provider partnerships.
• Writing internal and external-facing communications and social media posts with accuracy and excellence.
• Plan and execute successful partner events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing peers, product management, sales, and partner teams, to ensure alignment and successful execution of data center marketing initiatives.
• Develop and deliver marketing materials, including sales collateral, presentations, social media / digital content, to support partner marketing efforts.
• Align and manage MDF and budget to support strategic data center marketing plans.
• Continuously optimize marketing strategies based on data-driven insights and feedback from partners, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Manage relationships with key partners and partner marketing teams, ensuring they have the necessary marketing support to succeed.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure marketing strategies are innovative and effective.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on partner, data center or channel marketing.
  • Experience in the technology or telecommunications industry.
  • Knowledge of data center and/or partner ecosystems.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and activities simultaneously.
  • Excellent writing, communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong event planning and production skills.
  • Proficiency in marketing automation tools, AI, and CRM systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Marketing or advanced education certifications
  • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)

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

$82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA  ID  IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY 
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 
$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA 

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 

 

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