SR LEAD PROJECT MANAGER - PUB SEC

Sr Lead 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 Project Manager will develop, plan and manage the full lifecycle of activities for extremely highly complex programs and projects for external and internal customers. Working closely with various functional teams, ensuring program and project status is tracked, monitored, and reported in accordance with the program plan and best practices. The Sr Lead Project Manager will create and improve processes and procedures to enhance proposals and customer engagements for a consistently outstanding customer experience.

The Main Responsibilities

Responsible for full lifecycle support (proposal, award, implementation, operations, CCB) of a customer engagement.

Responsible for budget and expense control for the project and strategic alignment of a project to corporate objectives.

Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.

Analyzes work plans and schedules.

Responsible for resource requirements / allocation.

Develops methodologies, procedures, and systems to produce financial reporting.

Acts as project / program team leader, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across technical, business, and customer teams.

Develops project progress and status reports for executive and customer stakeholders.

Leads process documentation, audit readiness, and sustainment activities, ensuring all service changes are accurately recorded and compliant.

Facilitates change control, including decision matrix development and CCB review for high-impact changes.

Solicits and incorporates customer feedback for ongoing process improvement.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Preferred Qualifications :

Must be able to obtain and sustain Suitability clearance.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience.

8+ years related experience in project management.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired.

Experience / familiarity with small and large telecommunications (data and voice) transitions.

Comfortable working with various internal teams (Capture, Proposals, Legal, Contracts, Procurement).

Knowledge of Department of Interior (DOI) contacts.

Compensation

The 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 : $103,711 - $138,281 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, and WY. $108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $114,082 - $152,109 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and / or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

What to Expect Next

Requisition # : 340601

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.

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.

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.