at Lumen in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
The Role
Responsible for leading a team of project managers. The team will be responsible for defined business value delivered on time and on budget, and with stable operation. Responsible for project execution over numerous projects or complex programs. Ensures solutions meet business needs. Consults and collaborates with leadership, subject matter experts, and others as needed to drive successful end-to-end delivery.
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 oversight and subcontractor 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 project managers 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 project management team in the support of Infrastructure Shared Services long-term goals of Availability, Manageability, Standardization, and Simplification; via projects, process management, and task assignments.
What We Look For in a Candidate
+ 10+ years of relevant experience
+ Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education and experience
+ 5+ years’ management experience
+ Experience leading multiple complex projects in the technology industry
+ PMP certification preferred
+ Master’s preferred
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
$111480 – $148630 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$117340 – $156450 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$123210 – $164280 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$129080 – $172100 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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.
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 #: 334096
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.
Salary Range
Salary Min :
111480
Salary Max :
172100
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. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) 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. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Application Deadline
08/31/2024