Project Manager and Planner

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 overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale projects related to the Company's fiber-optic network across North America. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and deliver projects within scope, timeline, and budget restraints.  The Project Manager/Planner III will be responsible for leading internal deployments and external reporting.  They must be comfortable in a customer-facing role and able to manage in and adapt to a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* -    Creates and oversees a detailed project plan, including milestones, deliverables, and timelines, collaborating with Project Controls and other cross-functional teams to update as needed.

-    Provides reporting and inputs directly to the customer.

-    Leads frequent end-to-end deployments to properly allocate resources, monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, facilitate communication, ensure deliverable quality, and keep a record of project status and updates.

-    Collaborates with the Project Controls and Finance teams to track costs against the project budget and provide overall cost management.

-    Constantly monitors project execution and progress against the project plan throughout the project lifecycle using project management tools and tracking.

-    Delivers multiple objectives in a dynamic, multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* Minimum:

-    2+ years of relevant job experience

-    Bachelor's Degree in related field

-    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

-    An ability to reprioritize and embrace change

Preferred:

-    5+ years of related experience

-    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

-    Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

-     Strong data/economic analysis skills

-    Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

-    Detail oriented with an intense focus on quality

-    Proven track record as adept and effective project manager

-    Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communications skills

-    Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Access, and Visio and SQL

-    Positive and professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor

-    Solid entrepreneurial spirit

-    Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus (preferred)

-    An ability to understand complex technical issues and learn quickly.

-    Adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.

-    Mature, professional attitude; leadership and mentoring 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 states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI

$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA

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