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Lumen Senior Lead Program Manager in Sacramento, California

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program/Process Manager to join our Modernization & Simplification (M&S) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing complex programs and processes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and driving business value. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in program and process management.

Location

This role has been designated as fully remote, US.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple initiatives within the M&S team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

  • Facilitate key meetings including cross-functional synchs, training and read-outs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with program and process changes, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

  • Monitor and report on program and project performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and analytics to identify opportunities for optimization.

  • Facilitate communication across teams and ensure consistent alignment between expected and actual outcomes.

  • Manage dependencies and drive alignment through governance and prioritization.

  • Facilitation of Business Case development and approvals.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in program and process management, with a focus on complex initiatives.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Preferred

  • Experience in the telecommunications or technology industry.

  • Experience in managing budgets and financial performance of programs and projects.

  • MBA

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:

$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.

Learn more about Lumen's:

  • Benefits (https://www.lumenbenefits.com/httpdocs2/index.html)

  • Bonus Structure

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 #: 336799

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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Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Application Deadline

02/15/2025

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