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 oversees Lumen Base Infrastructure Modernization Program (BIM) projects and has overall accountability to the Lumen Air Force (BIM) Program Management Office. BIM is a multi-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract in support of AF Base Area Network (BAN) efforts to modernize and sustain approximately one-hundred and eighty-seven (187) installations globally over the ten-year period of performance. BIM will modernize the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) BAN through a hybrid as-a-service model utilizing contractor provided networking services. The BAN architecture is comprised of wired network components, wireless network components, inside plant cabling, outside plant cabling, and distribution services. The contractor will modernize, operate, and maintain base network infrastructure to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The Lead Project Manager is responsible to lead cross functional teams in the planning and execution of all assigned projects. The Lead Project Manager 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. The Lead Project Manager is the primary single point of contact for large-scale projects with possibly significant complexity and unique requirements. The role requires extensive experience working with very large, complex teams performing numerous awarded Task Orders simultaneously worldwide.

Location

Allows for Work from Home in Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

Travel, up to 25%, required.

The Main Responsibilities

Direct liaison between the customer and the Lumen BIM Program Management Office for pre-sales activities, project planning and execution, project management, customer relations, contracts, and billing to ensure all contractual obligations are met. 
Responsible for reviewing, developing requirements, and working with appropriate teams to answer proposal requirements resulting in Statements of Work, Task Orders, and Modifications. Lifecycle management of Government Contracts in support of BIM. 
Program Management Reviews (PMRs) to include both customer and senior level Lumen management. 
Manage and implement complex base infrastructure network modernization services and equipment. 
Initiate requests for quotes, purchase requests, process goods receipts for base level subcontractors. 
Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual contract deliverables. 
Initiate change management reviews and contract modification, and identify requirements for product and IT development. 
Directs development and implementation of processes and procedures to ensure efficient Task Order execution and addresses problems and deficiencies swiftly.
Manages task orders with multiple financial constructs, including firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee, cost plus award fee and cost reimbursable contract line-item numbers (CLINs).
Manages large budgets and complex cost/spend plans.  Provides guidance and direction to Engineers and Subcontractors to ensure all aspects of the program operate within established budgets and cost accounting practices.
Ensures that all work performed meets the PWS requirements within the schedule and staffing constraints of the contract.
Assesses and mitigates operational risks and issues requiring Director level approval authority.
Develops customer driven methodologies, procedures, and systems to produce reports to measure program success and gains senior level customer support for same.
Has a strong technical background that facilitates understanding of Government technical requirements and communication with the Government BIM PMO.
Works closely with Government BIM PMO-specified personnel to facilitate effective planning and accomplishment of critical objectives in a timely manner.
Directly interfaces with engineering, network management, and customer technical representatives to discuss technical project aspects.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Skills:
5+ years professional experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree. Government telecommunications program management, data services transition and implementation management highly desired.
Project Management Professional / Project Management Institute (PMP/PMI) certification is highly desirable
Experience in the transition, implementation, management and execution of large-scale government contracts to include vendor management.
Experience maintaining excellent customer relationships, especially with the contracting officer's technical representative (COTR} and senior management
Ability to manage process/procedural changes - thorough understanding of Federal Government contracts
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task, stressful environment

Other Requirements:
Must Maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information (applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation).
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification,
Secret Clearance with ability to be cleared for additional program access.
Project Management Institute Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
BISCI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) Certification a plus.
 

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: WV 
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO 
$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: DC  TX  VA 

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:BenefitsBonus Structure

 

Requisition #: 335959

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.

 

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Application Deadline
01/06/2025