Job Description

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen\'s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role
Seasoned project manager with expertise in leading transformational projects in a fiber investment and penetration growth-focused organization. Project manager to oversee a high-dollar, complex projects with stakeholders that span multiple business units and functional areas in a matrix environment.

The Main Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership to ensure successful and timely execution of project proposals through all phases of the project from initiation to monitoring & controlling.
• Take full accountability for the timely delivery and quality of all project deliverables.
• Employ use of PMI subscribed project management best practices for all aspects of managing the project including risk assessment, project plan creation, stakeholder identification and management.
• Deliver crisp, timely communications to stakeholders, sponsors and executive leadership.
• Seek expert opinions to develop innovative solutions to project challenges
• Manage leadership expectations for project deliverables
• Work collaboratively across business units to secure resources and conceptual/strategic buy in for projects (matrix organization)
• Seek insights from front line sales teams, IT, planning, engineering and other key stakeholder groups to ensure their process, system and general operational improvement needs are fulfilled.
• Highly collaborative with ability to lead cross functional and remote project teams
• Effective communicator, proficient in stakeholder management with proven capability to secure project buy in and resources in a matrix organization structure
• Customer centric mindset with proven ability to deliver measurable, tangible solutions that generate clear business value.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• PMP certification or equivalent director-level telecommunications experience
• Minimum 7 years experience managing diverse range of projects
• Minimum 7 years telecommunications experience
• Must have proven record of capably leading a variety of project types, including but not limited to operational efficiency/process improvement initiatives, IT/software enhancement and development programs, sales enablement efforts and projects that span multiple business units including field operations, planning and engineering, finance, legal, IT and others.
• Effective communicator, proficient in stakeholder management with proven capability to secure project buy in and resources in a matrix organization structure. Must be able to create clear, crisp written and verbal status and results readouts for leaders.
• Must have extensive experience creating necessary project planning and tracking documentation from project initiation through monitoring and controlling.
• Customer centric mindset with proven ability to lead teams to develop and execute tangible solutions for fast paced organization.
• Ability to effectively navigate a wide range of dynamic processes and organizational structures.
• Experience managing multiple high-dollar, high-value projects simultaneously.
• Experience leading projects that have had clear, measurable results that led to organizational or business transformation
• Lean Business Process or Six Sigma Certification preferred

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.

Requisition #: 327698

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EEO Statement
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, 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.

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

Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Salary Range Salary Min : 85230

Salary Max : 189360

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We\'re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

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.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range Salary Min : 85230

Salary Max : 189360

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job\'s location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.

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