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 a Technical Program Manager you will be a key member of the Project Management Office PMO leadership team and will influence the broader strategic and operational needs within the PMO. This position provides expert Program and Project leadership to plan manage and deliver all aspects of one or more large technical and complex cloud migration Programs/Projects crossing multiple disciplines.  Key success factors for this role are a proven track record and passion for leading and delivering Programs and Projects on time on budget and to scope specifications.  This is a senior PM role in a matirx management environment where strong leadership training and mentoring of less experienced PMs is required. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in leading program for large cloud migrations and a proven track record of working effectively  in a matrix organization with multiple internal and external teams.

The Main Responsibilities   Lead the end-to-end delivery of technical programs from initiation to closure ensuring on time completionPartner with engineering business and cloud provider teams to define program scope objectives and deliverablesCreate and maintain program roadmaps detailed project plans and status reportsIdentify assess and mitigate program risks and dependencies while resolving roadblocks proactivelyManage program budgets resources and schedules ensuring alignment with organizational goalsFacilitate communication between stakeholders and teams driving decision making and issue resolutionDevelop and implement program management best practices tools and templatesMonitor program metrics and KPIs providing actionable insights to stakeholdersSynthesize disparate information into clear recommendations actions and decisionsProvide enterprise wide leadership in critical project solutions and negotiationProvide mentoring to team members What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelors degree or equivalent education and related experienceFamiliarity with multicloud environments and hyperscaler ecosystems10+ years of experience with enterprise IT transformations or cloud migrationsStrong understanding of software development life cycle SDLC methodologies including Agile Scrum and WaterfallExperience with program management tools such as JIRA ADO Smartsheet or equivalentProven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously with high complexity and interdependenciesExceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Masters degree with 8+ years of related experiencePMP Certification Scrum Master Certification Advanced Project Management Degree Masters CertCloud certification in AWS Azure or GCP e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect is highly preferredLegal Statements

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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

$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$123,210 - $164,280 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$129,080 - $172,100 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.

 

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.

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 #: 336212

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 (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.

Application Deadline
12/30/2024