Senior Lead Project Manager - Product & Platform Security

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 103,711 - 152,109; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Lead Project Manager in Product & Platform Security. This hybrid role involves project management, scrum mastery, and operational duties. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong agile skills, and relevant certifications. The experience with Jira is essential. This position allows for remote work across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management, agile/scrum environments, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, and manage budgets.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Business analysis

Operations management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

PMP, CSM, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma certifications

Tools

Jira

Job description

Senior Lead Project Manager - Product & Platform Security

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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.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to join our team as a Project Management Sr. Lead in the Product & Platform Security organization. This hybrid role combines responsibilities from project management, scrum mastery, business analysis, and day‑to‑day operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a cross‑functional environment, ensuring project success, optimizing team performance, and supporting operational excellence.

Location

This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.

Project Management/Scrum Master Duties

• Plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and monitor progress.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coach teams on agile principles, removing impediments to ensure optimal productivity and collaboration.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Operations Management

• Define, support and optimize daily business operations in collaboration with cross‑functional teams; including knowledge base strategies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational workflows to ensure efficiency and reporting of those KPIs.
• Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness with automation and AI enabled capabilities.
• Conduct process mapping, gap analysis, and propose solutions to improve business operations.
• Strong documentation and experience participating operational reviews with senior leadership boards.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and passionate about data integrity, security, and measurable business outcomes.
• Growth mindset and continuous learning—seeks feedback, adapts quickly, and stays current on business intelligence and artificial intelligence best practices.

What We Look For In a Candidate

• 7+ years of experience in project management, agile/scrum environments, business analysis, or operations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma) highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of project management and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools; Jira required.
• Understanding of public sector security and compliance requirements (such as FedRAMP and NIST standards).

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: 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
$108,896 – $145,195 in: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$114,082 – $152,109 in: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

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. 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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

11/29/2025