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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.

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 Sr. Manager, Public Sector Project Management will oversee our Project/Configuration Management team. The candidate should have experience in managing complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, meeting contractual performance criteria and deadlines during service delivery, and ensuring overall project completion successfully.

Security Clearance Required

Active Top Secret with Full Scope Poly Required.

_This job is not available to applicants who will require visa sponsorship (examples: H-1B, L1, OPT, F-1, TN, etc.)_

Location

The nature of the work requires full-time on-site presence at our Herndon Virginia office located at 2900 Towerview Road.

The Main Responsibilities

•Lead and manage a team of project managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.

•Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

•Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

•Collaborate with senior leadership to define project priorities, goals, and deliverables.

•Communicate project status, issues, and successes to stakeholders and executive management.

•Maintain and control configuration items, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

What We Look For in a Candidate

**•** Active Top Secret with Full Scope Poly required

•Five plus years of experience in project management

•Three plus years’ experience in a leadership role

•Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience

•PMP / ITIL or equivalent project / configuration management certification is a plus

•Strong understanding of project / configuration management methodologies

•Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

•Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

•Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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:

$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: VA.

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:

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Requisition #: 337966

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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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

05/17/2025