Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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*
* Responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business units. Proficient in coordination, scheduling and delivery of internally initiated improvements and product-driven initiatives, and to proactively identify areas of risk related to scope, resource constraints, and process breakdowns. Identify complex data source and independently extract to build own analysis methodologies. SME to ensure project entrance and exit criteria are being met, to drive the prioritization of projects, and to ensure that resources are being utilized efficiently.

Ability to make advanced/complex level decisions and actions. Ability to develop systemic solutions that can be implemented and developed into framework guidelines for other team members.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* + Successfully execute project scope and ensures program milestones and objectives are met.

+ Able to articulate a persuasive argument for a business decision through financial acumen within departmental boundaries.

+ Able to escalate work at a team activity level on behalf of your own projects as well as the collective projects of your team Manage the development and implementation process of a company's products and services.

+ Interpret market requirements and converts to engineering and program deliverables.

+ Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e. product on schedule and within budget constraints.

+ Plan and manage company resources to execute development project or project components from design phase through implementation.

+ Reporting and metrics from multiple order entry, workflow and inventory systems as well as support data marts / databases.

+ Use specific knowledge about one or more technical areas to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team.

** Knowledge, Skills or Abilities*
* + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

+ 5 plus years technical project management experience

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)

+ Experienced in analyzing complex issues, distilling and communicating their relevant aspects

+ Able to mentor peers on priorities within the team and across functional areas

+ Able to draw conclusions from research and analysis and determine next steps and course of action

+ Understands interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs.

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* Minimum skills required to perform in this role.

Bachelor's Degree PMP Certification in process

** Preferred Education, Skills and Experience*
* ** Education and Experience*
* +

Experience:

5+ yrs

+ Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree and PMP certification preferred.

+ Field Of Study:  Engineering, Production or other relative field

+ Attention to detail with good analytical and organizational capabilities.

+ Ability to prioritize with good scope, time and cost management skills.

** 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

$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA    IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY

$88,860 - $118,480 in these…