Lead Project Manager

Lumen

73d • $82,969 - $138,281

About The Position

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple complex projects that drive strategic transformation across the organization. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure successful delivery of initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and cost modeling.
• Experience with strategic planning and organizational design.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Familiarity with transformation initiatives and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Manage project lifecycle from initiation through closure.
• Develop, plan and manage implementation of activities for highly complex projects/programs for internal customers throughout their lifecycle.
• Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.
• Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and post-implementation reviews.
• Ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Analyze work plans and schedules and develop project progress and status reports (including executive status updates).
• Develop and distribute timely meeting minutes, to include track/manage action items and verify they are incorporated into the program schedule and that deliverables are met on time.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Escalate critical issues and develop contingency plans.
• Utilize the change control process to track schedule changes.
• Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Provide input into cost optimization strategies and resource allocation models.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPI), training, process standards, policies, and procedures associated with complex projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across departments.
• Ensure adherence to project related policies and processes.
• Reiterate scope, roles/responsibilities and schedule on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees