Lead Project Manager

Lumen; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive strategic initiatives across the Acceleration and Growth Teams. The role focuses on enhancing top-line performance through effective execution of transformational initiatives. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and relevant project management certifications. This position offers a competitive salary range based on location and experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and Life benefits

Voluntary Lifestyle benefits

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience is required.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable programs that accelerate growth.
• Coordinate communication and change management efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support prioritization of AGT initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
• Implement processes that promote operational efficiency.
• Represent AGT project interests in corporate programs.

Skills

Implementation experience with DWDM, Transport/Waves, MPLS, Managed Services

Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 Certification

6+ years in project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Role

The Lead Project Manager will play a critical role in driving our “Grow” strategic initiatives across the Acceleration and Growth Teams (AGT), with a clear focus on enhancing top-line performance. This role is accountable for enabling scalable, high-impact programs that accelerate net-new revenue generation across all AGT segments. Through disciplined planning, execution, and oversight of transformational initiatives, the Lead Project Manager will ensure delivery excellence, optimize resource allocation, and maintain alignment with financial and strategic objectives

The Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Execution:
  • Support prioritization efforts to ensure AGT initiatives align with company-wide strategic goals, working closely with the Sr. Director of the Transformation Office.
  • Translate high-level strategic plans into actionable project roadmaps that balance financial, resource, and business priorities.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to build alignment around key objectives and drive execution of strategic initiatives.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Implement and manage processes that promote continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable programs that accelerate growth across all AGT segments.
• Change & Transformation Support:
  • Coordinate communication and change management efforts to ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout transformation initiatives.
  • Represent AGT project interests in broader corporate programs, providing structured updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5+ years of related experience
• Implementation experience with multiple of the following technologies: DWDM, Transport/Waves, MPLS, Managed Services, Voice (PRI, SIP, Porting, etc.), Security, SD WAN, Managed Enterprise Services, Meraki.

Preferred:

• Implementation experience with more than one of the following technologies: DWDM, Transport/Waves, MPLS, Managed Services, Voice (PRI, SIP, Porting, etc.), Security, SD WAN, Managed Enterprise Services, Meraki, etc.
• Experience leading multiple complex projects in the technology industry
• Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 Certification
• 6+ years in project management experience

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: 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

$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$91,266 - $121,688 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

#LI-Remote

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 340075

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Disclaimer

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Application Deadline

09/30/2025