Lead Project Manager Public Sector

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.

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 Lead Project Manager will be aligned to our Enterprise Operations organization and will be responsible for leading cross functional teams in the planning and execution of all Government telecom projects. They must successfully implement and support projects, such as proposal support, project scheduling, operational support systems, ordering, inventory, transition / implementation performance reporting, budgeting / forecasting, training, customer care, operations, program management plans, change management plans, resource plans, quality assurance plans and risk management plans.

Location

This role has been designated as fully remote, candidates must be within the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

Direct liaison between the customer and Lumen Government Services (Contract Program Office, Pre-sales, Business Development, Service Delivery, Project Management, Customer Relations, Billing and Contracts, Network Operations) to ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Responsible for reviewing, developing requirements, and working with appropriate teams to answer proposal requirements resulting from Government Statement of Work, Task Orders, and Modifications. Lifecycle Management of Government Contracts.

Program Management Reviews (PMR's) to include both customer and senior level Lumen management.

Assist at the ground level with the integration of services and billing from Lumen's portfolio of voice, data, hosting, cloud and managed services.

Manage and implement complex data services installations to include for the domestic U.S.

Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual contract deliverables.

Initiate change management reviews and contract modifications, and identify requirements for product and IT development.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

5-10 years of Federal Telecommunications Program Management and customer liaison experience.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, SalesForce a plus, and advanced Excel.

Ability to prepare customer and high-level management PowerPoint Presentations

Solid understanding of Data Services installation activities for federal government agencies.

5-7 years of Federal Data Services Transition and Implementation Program Management.

Preferred

Project Management Professional / Project Management Institute (PMP / PMI) certification.

Experience in the transition, implementation, management and execution of large-scale Federal Government Contracts to include vendor management.

Successful experience in the development of proposals for Federal programs.

Builds and maintains excellent customer relationships, especially with the contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) and senior management.

Knowledge of the Networx Universal and Enterprise GSA Contract vehicle.

Ability to manage process / procedural changes - thorough understanding of Federal Government contracts.

Strong knowledge of traditional data services.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

$82,969 - $110,625 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.

$87,117 - $116,156 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$91,266 - $121,688 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

Learn more about Lumen's :

Benefits (https : / / jobs.lumen.com / global / en / benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

#LI-Remote

Requisition # : 340287

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.

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Application Deadline

10 / 17 / 2025