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.
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 Senior Project Manager (PM) for Relocation and Road Move Construction Reimbursements is the primary single point of contact for managing contract agreements, invoicing, and tracking reimbursements through various online tools, programs, and financial systems. The Senior Project Manager must learn, understand, and apply state and company policies for Public and Private Rights of Way in regard to telecommunications utilities. Senior Project Manager's validate the provided scope of work details and identify unique project requirements. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for being a liaison between Lumen's engineers and the external customer/requestor. The Senior Project Manager represents company interests while drafting and negotiating reimbursement contracts ensuring correct terms and cost quotes are applied in accordance with applicable laws and policies. This role leads all concerned parties to resolve utility conflicts and ensure collection of all applicable reimbursements.
Location and Schedule
This is a Work From Home Role(WFH)
Monday thru Friday (Core Hours determined by Assignment)
The Main Responsibilities
Some examples of duties the PM performs are: (High Level Overview)
· Produce, Track and Manage Reimbursement Agreements and the resulting Billing & Invoicing using automated and manual tools and platforms.
· Accountable for timely agreement processing for significant project volume
· Assess/Manage risk, impacts and potential alternatives and escalate as required to the appropriate level of management.
· Self-motivated, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, other administrative tasks and clients in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
· Other duties include data entry, tracking, and reporting as the project(s) move forward.
· Special Projects and Stretch Initiatives as needed.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Minimum:
· Bachelor's Degree and/or 2+ years of related experience
· Implementation, Operations, Planning or Maintenance experience with one or more of the following: Telecommunications, Utilities, or General Construction
· Initiative-taking, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and clients in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
· Ability to communicate effectively, strong customer communication skills are a requirement
· Basic telecommunications technical knowledge required
· Demonstrated ability to use and apply Business Acumen.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
· Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams such as Legal, Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, Product, Operations and Support.
Preferred:
· Outside Plant Telecommunications Construction or Engineering experience
· 5+ years' experience in project management
· Previous Experience with contract language and terminology
· Financial, Invoicing, bid preparation or bookkeeping background
· Experience with Data Analysis
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
$66,375 - $88,500 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
$69,694 - $92,925 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$73,013 - $97,350 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.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
What to Expect Next
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Requisition #: 338507
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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Application Deadline
07/26/2025
