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
As Lumen Sr. Project Cost Control, you will provide Capex and Opex analysis, Cost per Unit analysis, reporting, support to various teams. This includes but is not limited to preparing periodic spending reports, budgets and forecasts as well as evaluating project business cases and the underlying assumptions of those cases. The role works with varying levels of management on other requests as necessary and with various teams to validate data integrity from multiple sources to provide insight and provide recommendations.
The Main Responsibilities
+ Partner with Custom Networks Regional Teams and Finance to Analysis to establish and track the monthly/annual Network Capital spending, forecast, accrual and provide insights on risks and issues
+ Partner with Custom Networks Regional Teams and Finance to Analysis to establish and track the monthly/annual Network Opex spending, forecast, accrual and provide insights on risks and issues
+ Track and Monitor Customer Networks Resources Capital and Opex spending
+ Support the Regional Teams with creating Purchase Requisition aligning with the deployment requirements
+ Track and report on Cost per unit for various build types and compare against the baseline estimates and report variances
+ Create, forecast, report, annual/monthly savings forecast for network expenditures
+ Recode management, establish and document process for the related role. Identify on-going process improvements
+ Successfully validate any prior period adjustments recommended by accounting and help in ensuring the reconciliation of the actuals monthly are proper
What We Look For in a Candidate
+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business or relevant field or equivalent experience
+ Minimum 5 years related experience
+ Strong financial and analytical skills
+ Ability to use advanced Excel functions.
+ Ability to structure and convey ideas and information, both verbally and in written presentation form, in a concise, effective and persuasive manner to bring clear understanding to the target audience
+ Ability to examine data from multiple sources to determine whether correlation and linkage exist between data sets
+ Ability to organize and manage work in an efficient and effective manner to ensure task, milestones and goals are met according to defined timelines
+ Preferred Qualifications:
+ Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
+ Prior work experience in regulatory or accounting.
+ Knowledge of SAP software applications and Power BI.
+ Ability to work in a team environment
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
$63980 – $85300 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$67340 – $89780 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$70710 – $94270 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$74070 – $98760 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 #: 334269
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 :
63980
Salary Max :
98760
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 em
