SR LEAD PROJECT MANAGER - PUB SEC (Remote, US)

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

The Sr Lead Project Manager will develop, plan and manage the full lifecycle of activities for extremely highly complex programs and projects for external and internal customers. Working closely with various functional teams, ensuring program and project status is tracked, monitored, and reported in accordance with the program plan and best practices. The Sr Lead Project Manager will create and improve processes and procedures to enhance proposals and customer engagements for a consistently outstanding customer experience.

The Main Responsibilities

- Responsible for full lifecycle support (proposal, award, implementation, operations, CCB) of a customer engagement

- Responsible for budget and expense control for the project and strategic alignment of a project to corporate objectives.

- Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.

- Analyzes work plans and schedules.

- Responsible for resource requirements/allocation.

- Develops methodologies, procedures, and systems to produce financial reporting.

- Acts as project/program team leader.

- Develops project progress and status reports

- Develops and presents overall project and program status to the customer, as well as leadership

- Provides guidance to the customer, Lumen Partners and internal teams, with regard to technical and project requirements leading to successful implementation of services

What We Look For in a Candidate

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related experience

- 8+ years related experience in project management

- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired

- Experience/familiarity with small and large telecommunications (data and voice) transitions

- Comfortable working with various internal teams (Capture, Proposals, Legal, Contracts, Procurement)

- Knowledge of GSA contracts (including WITS, Networx)

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

$105,786 - $141,047 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 WY
$111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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.
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What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 343480
Life at Lumen

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.