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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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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.

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The Role

The Sr. Technical Project Manager will be responsible for the following: Lead complex programs, develop integrated program plans that take into account multiple project deliverables, and proactively identify critical impediments to meeting project objectives and coordinate projects and programs across multiple business groups to ensure timely delivery of objectives.

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Understand, evaluate and balance Lumen’s ability to deliver new products, services and technologies within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.

• Support development of product 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.

• Validate Planning scope and set accurate project milestones.

• Work with all project stakeholders to drive towards timely milestone completion.

• Provide timely updates on projects.

• Responsible for monthly project forecasting to align with company revenue targets.

• Single point of contact for all project updates and responsible for timely issue resolution and project completions.

• Responsible for training new peers; take a leadership role to develop and mentor other Project Managers to improve PM acumen.

• Identify and document any new process improvements.

• Provide program management of major initiatives and prepare executive level presentations or written reports.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and team resource in one or more areas to the benefit of the team.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Telecom, Finance, or related field.

• 6+ years of experience in telephony or equivalent progressive Project Management in a technical environment.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMI/PMP or equivalent Project Management certification.

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Project Management software.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$80,510 - $107,340 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

$84,740 - $112,980 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

$88,980 - $118,630 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$93,210 - $124,280 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com/)

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 yours application date.

Requisition #: 335502

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.

Application Deadline

01/11/2025