Lead Project Manager - Herndon, United States - Lumen Inc

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

The Lead Project Manager – Federal is a position in the Lumen Federal DOD Program Management Organization supporting DOD customers in network services, implementations, and management.

This position is a direct position on the contract with the customer.

The Lead Project Manager position will work the team lead to manage projects supporting a global WIFI network and will lead cross-functional teams to include third-party vendors, internal Network Operations, and Internal Security groups in the planning and execution of telecom projects.

The position requires broad experience in all functional activities to successfully plan, implement, and support circuit deliveries, equipment installations, and a day-two management takeover.

The position will support a larger team on proposals, project scheduling (MS Project), operational support, 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, etc .

The Main Responsibilities

• The position will directly interface with engineering, network management, third party vendors, service delivery, service ordering, warehousing, and customer technical representatives to discuss technical project aspects. The position demands a solid technical background and an understanding of the DOD site and technical requirements. The position may also require collaboration in support of reviewing/developing requirements and collaborating with appropriate teams to answer requirements resulting from the customer's statement of work, Task Orders, and Contract Modifications. The position will require both remote and local office attendance. Working remote will require internet at home and capable voice communications, inclusive of cell phones.

The position will provide tracking, updates, and the creation of comprehensive scheduling, reporting, and status reports to the program office:
management of integrated MS Project schedule for a complex implementation and operations program.


Some of the duties include:

• Collaborate with Contracts and Security colleagues on delivering formal deliverables to customer.
• Draft and control formats for documents, change logs, issues logs, etc
• Maintain document number log/registry.
• Facilitate status and track the document review process, including writing, editing, etc.
• Maintain document libraries within shared network directories and SharePoint.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Security, and Network Operations colleagues on delivering formal deliverables to the customer.

Communicate with various audiences:
management, colleagues, leadership, and customer representatives.

• Participate in process improvement.
• Work with technical data and understand the importance of accurate information.
• Compile and trend data for analysis.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Proven track record of collaborating successfully across complex, global, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and change both effectively and pragmatically.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in Management, related field or equivalent work experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project. Significant experience with SharePoint is advantageous.
• Project Management Professional / Project Management Institute (PMP/PMI) certification.
• Other PM-related Certifications.
• Solid understanding of Data Services installation activities on Department of Defense bases and facilities.
• Experience in the transition, implementation management, and execution of large-scale Department of Defense Contracts to include vendor management experience.
• Familiarity with basic Networking and Wi-Fi technology.
• Experience working in global organizations where partners and project teams are geographically dispersed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional / Project Management Institute (PMP/PMI) certification is high desirable
• Solid understanding of Data Services installation activities for federal government agencies
• 5-7 years of Federal Data Services Transition and Implementation Program Management
• Strong working knowledge of Lumen Ordering and Provisioning processes desirable
• 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 is desirable
• Ability to manage process/procedural changes - thorough understanding of Federal Government contracts
• Strong knowledge of traditional data services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task, stressful environment
• Ability to create and matrix-manage various functional teams
• Possesses and has demonstrated strong, effective leadership skills
• Required Qualifications:
• Associate degree in Management or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Have a public trust clearance or the ability to obtain public trust clearance upon hire.
• 3 years working knowledge and experience with MS Project in network implementation.
• 3-5 years' experience in project management with a minimum of 2 years in network implementations.
• Significant project management experience with proven delivery track in the telecommunications 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

$93,210 - $124,280 in these states: VA.

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 #: 332759


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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :
93210


Salary Max :
124280
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. ) 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.

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Note:
For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline
05/30/2024