Senior Planning Engineer

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; Oregon; Remote; USD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead custom network migration programs from a remote location in the United States. You will develop migration plans, manage dependencies, and coordinate across Planning, Engineering, Construction, Implementation, Operations, and customer-facing teams.

The role emphasizes risk management, governance participation, and strong customer communication to align expectations and drive on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecom network migration projects.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain migration plans, schedules, and roadmaps.
• Support route prioritization and execution activities.
• Identify dependencies, constraints, and readiness requirements.
• Coordinate activities supporting network migration delivery.
• Facilitate issue resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Participate in program reviews and governance activities.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks to migration schedules and customer commitments.
• Support planning, implementation, capacity, and operational issue resolution.
• Escalate critical concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate migration plans, schedules, risks, and requirements.
• Support customer meetings, planning reviews, and issue resolution efforts.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain migration trackers, metrics, and status reporting.
• Provide schedule forecasts, risk assessments, and program updates.
• Support executive reporting and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Telecom knowledge

Network planning

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Job description

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 RoleSenior Planning Engineer – Custom Network Migration ProgramsThe Senior Planning Engineer supports planning and execution activities for Lumen's Custom Network migration programs, including various projects, and future initiatives. This role works across multiple organizations to develop migration plans, manage dependencies, identify risks, and support customer commitments while balancing operational and business priorities.Location and ScheduleThe position is a fully remote role available from anywhere in the US, with a typical Monday-through-Friday, 8:00-to-5:00 schedule.The Main ResponsibilitiesMigration Planning & ExecutionDevelop and maintain migration plans, schedules, and roadmaps.Support route prioritization and execution activities.Identify dependencies, constraints, and readiness requirements.Coordinate activities supporting network migration delivery.Cross-Functional CoordinationPartner with Planning, Engineering, Construction, Implementation, Operations, vendors, and customer-facing teams.Facilitate issue resolution and stakeholder alignment.Participate in program reviews and governance activities.Risk & Issue ManagementIdentify, track, and mitigate risks to migration schedules and customer commitments.Support resolution of planning, implementation, capacity, and operational issues.Escalate critical concerns and recommend corrective actions.Customer & Stakeholder EngagementCommunicate migration plans, schedules, risks, and requirements.Support customer meetings, planning reviews, and issue resolution efforts.Support occasional overnight customer migrations.Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.Reporting & Program SupportMaintain migration trackers, metrics, and status reporting.Provide schedule forecasts, risk assessments, and program updates.Support executive reporting and continuous process improvement initiatives.What We Look For in a CandidateExperience supporting telecommunications, network migration, infrastructure, or transformation programs.Knowledge of network planning, implementation, and operations.Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and stakeholders.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in complex environments.Customer-facing experience communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.Knowledge of project management, reporting tools, and performance metrics.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Custom Networks Transport and Dark Fiber migration programs.Experience supporting large-scale customer migration initiatives.CompensationThis 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$84,629 - $112,838 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$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WALumen 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.#LI-RemoteRequisition #: 343076Life at LumenLife 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.Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumenBackground ScreeningIf 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. 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