Senior Manager Program/Project Management
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About this role
Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.
At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.
This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.
The Role
The Senior Manager Program/Project Managment contributes to the overall strategic vision of the Custom Networks organization and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding Custom Networks Analytics. You will collaborate with teams across Enterprise Ops team and other business units such as finance, product, strategy and sales to establish both deployment and spend forecasting and measurement. As a Senior Manager you will evaluate network architecture design, in addition to feasibility and cost studies. The team will be responsible for defined business values delivered on time and on budget, and with stable operation. You will also be responsible for project execution over numerous projects or complex programs and ensure solutions meet business needs. Lastly, in this role you will consult and collaborate with leadership, subject matter experts, and others as needed to drive successful end-to-end delivery.
Location
This is a work from home position within the U.S.
The Main Responsibilities
- Develops, plans and manages development and implementation activities for highly complex programs for external and internal customers to ensure success of business objectives.
- Manage scope definition, stakeholder expectations, project plan, milestones and associated deliverables, project financials and business case, stakeholder relationships and deliverables.
- Development and management of cross program delivery teams composed of cross-functional internal and external resources.
- Assesses project plans and progress, collect, consolidate, and review status reports as needed, as well as review status with project leaders on a continuous basis.
- Support end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issue identification and change management on projects.
- Sets and controls standards and mentors the team to improve delivery of projects on time and within budget, given scope and known risks.
- Continually identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement within projects as well as across Infrastructure Shared Services.
- Lead both Project Control Specialists and Project Specialist to measure EVM, CPI, SPI for each project or sites.
What We Look For in a Candidate
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Telecom industry (wireless, wireline, transport)
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education and experience
- 5+ years’ people management experience
- Experience leading multiple complex projects in the technology industry
- Strong skills with MS Project Plan, Visio, PowerPoint and Excel
- PMP certification preferred
- Master’s preferred
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, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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:
Requisition #: 342987
Life at Lumen
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.
To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
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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