Lumen is the trusted network for the AI-powered world, connecting people, data, and applications. The Project Manager/Planner III is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale projects related to the Company’s fiber-optic network across North America, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget.
Responsibilities:
- Creates and oversees a detailed project plan, including milestones, deliverables, and timelines, collaborating with Project Controls and other cross-functional teams to update as needed
- Provides reporting and inputs directly to the customer
- Leads frequent end-to-end deployments to properly allocate resources, monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, facilitate communication, ensure deliverable quality, and keep a record of project status and updates
- Collaborates with the Project Controls and Finance teams to track costs against the project budget and provide overall cost management
- Constantly monitors project execution and progress against the project plan throughout the project lifecycle using project management tools and tracking
- Delivers multiple objectives in a dynamic, multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
Requirements:
- 2+ years of relevant job experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to reprioritize and embrace change
- Strong data/economic analysis skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented with an intense focus on quality
- Proven track record as adept and effective project manager
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communications skills
- Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Access, and Visio and SQL
- Positive and professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
- Solid entrepreneurial spirit
- An ability to understand complex technical issues and learn quickly
- Adaptability, flexibility, and creativity
- Mature, professional attitude; leadership and mentoring skills
- 5+ years of related experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
- Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities
- Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus (preferred)