Senior Lead Technical Project Manager

Sr. Lead Technical Project Manager

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. 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

The Sr. Lead Technical Project Manager is a key role in ensuring success of large-scale deployments with significant complexity and unique requirements. Working with the Corporate Systems It Transformation Program Manager & Migration Champion, they are responsible for planning, organizing and managing the implementation to meet scope, timing and budget expectations and overall program outcomes. This role participates in and leads the completion of complex solutions to meet Program Milestones and engaged according to PMO criteria and standards.

The Main Responsibilities

Accountable for timely program completion and delivery. Analyzes work plans and schedules and develops project progress and status reports. Coordinate and facilitate project meetings. Develop and distribute timely meeting minutes; to include track / manage action items and verify they are incorporated into the project schedule and that deliverables are met on time. Assess / Manage risk, impacts and potential alternatives and escalate as required to the appropriate level of management. Ensure adherence to program related policies and processes. Reiterate scope, roles / responsibilities and schedule on a regular basis and provide team members with a single point of contact for all program issues. Responsible for identifying and ensuring participation of all required internal and vendor resources to ensure the on-time delivery. Identifies additional opportunities for improvement in the SFDLC. Understands project goals and objectives as it relates to customers' business strategies and long-term needs. Deliverables include project assessment, schedule preparation, status / jeopardy reports, risk analysis, and project status reports. Acts as mentor to other teammates.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor's Degree and / or 6+ years of related experience. 6+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager in the telecom or technology industries. Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience with cloud migration projects. Experience using AI agents to help with daily work. Strong leadership, adaptability, and team management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to identify issues and quickly develop and execute effective solutions. Preferred : Project Management Professional certification. Master's Degree and / or 10+ years in project management experience.

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 $129,639 - $172,852 in these states : AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $136,121 - $181,494 in these states : CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $142,603 - $190,137 in these states : AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

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.

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. 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. 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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 with us, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Application Deadline

11 / 07 / 2025