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 the coordination, scheduling, status and delivery of internally initiated initiatives for Lumen. The Technical Project Manager will interface with internal Planning and Deployment teams 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, and to forecast savings. This role will also interface with numerous contract entities responsible for performing critical tasks and assisting in driving results. This role will also be expected to proactively identify areas of risk related to scope, resource constraints, and process breakdowns.
Location
This position is fully remote work from home within the US.
The Main Responsibilities
+ Coordinates projects, focused on consolidating or exiting cabinets, cages, full sites, and leased fibers.
+ Understands and communicates project scope and ensure program milestones and objectives are met.
+ Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project within budget constraints.
+ Plans and manages resources to execute project components from project handoff through implementation.
+ Provides reporting and metrics from multiple systems and databases.
+ Uses specific knowledge about one or more technical areas to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team.
+ Identifies issues within a project and work through resolutions, either by altering plans or escalating appropriately.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications
+ Consulting Level Bachelor’s degree. Typically with 6+ years of experience.
+ 4+ years of experience with Master’s Degree.
+ Field of Study: Telecom or Project Management
+ The ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and coordination of multiple projects is a requirement.
+ Ability to assess and implement risk management to mitigate schedule impacts.
+ Demonstrated initiative and drive within a fast-paced environment is required.
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
+ Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.
+ Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Previous technical experience highly desired, especially in DWDM and SONET.
+ PMP/PMI Certification a plus, but not required.
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
$80,510 – $107,340 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$84,740 – $112,980 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$88,980 – $118,630 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$93,210 – $124,280 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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 #: 334050
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 :
80510
Salary Max :
124280
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)
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Application Deadline
07/24/2024
