Senior Lead Technical Project Manager

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

The Sr Lead Technical Project Manager will be responsible for leading complex programs and developing integrated program plans within the Lumen Quantum Fiber engineering program. Further responsibilities include proactively identifying critical impediments to meeting engineering  objectives, and coordinating projects and programs across multiple business groups to ensure timely delivery of objectives.

The Main Responsibilities

• Understand, evaluate and balance Lumen's ability to deliver new processes, systems and technologies within the Quantum Fiber program taking into account budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Support development of engineering build/model
• Effectively communicate program status, risks and issues to leadership, and present options and recommendations for resolution
• Manage one or more complex programs that encompass multiple projects with separate yet interdependent deliverables, timelines and objectives
• Manage large-scale, integrated program plans and provide status and issues to executives and upper management

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 10+ years Program/Project Management work experience with Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years Program/Project Management work experience with Master's Degree
• Experience and knowledge of Telecom engineering standards and guidelines.
• Experience and knowledge of Site Tracker application for project management.
• Experience with resource management including identification of gaps and recommendation of options to keep projects on time and within budget
• Knowledge of business and technology work processes and the ability to use this knowledge when consulting across organizations
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, including ability to summarize and concisely share key project information to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, set direction and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Outstanding and proven program/project management skills
• Outstanding ability to develop a strategic and tactical plan from a concept
• Outstanding ability to develop an integrated, cross organizational program/project plan
• Strong ability to provide leadership/mentoring to other team members
• Proven ability to influence others and to build trusting relationships with clients and peers
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products.

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

$129,639 - $172,852 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  
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI  
$142,603 - $190,137 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.

What to Expect Next

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

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Background Screening

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

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