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[Remote] Project Manager and Planner Job Details | Lumen Technologies

Remote role Full-time Open position

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lumen Technologies, part of CenturyLink, is a leading provider of AI-powered connectivity solutions. The Project Manager and Planner will oversee large-scale projects related to the company's fiber-optic network, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Responsibilities

  • Creates and oversees a detailed project plan, including milestones, deliverables, and timelines, collaborating with Project Controls and other cross-functional teams to update as needed
  • Provides reporting and inputs directly to the customer
  • Leads frequent end-to-end deployments to properly allocate resources, monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, facilitate communication, ensure deliverable quality, and keep a record of project status and updates
  • Collaborates with the Project Controls and Finance teams to track costs against the project budget and provide overall cost management
  • Constantly monitors project execution and progress against the project plan throughout the project lifecycle using project management tools and tracking
  • Delivers multiple objectives in a dynamic, multi-faceted, fast-paced environment

Skills

  • 2+ years of relevant job experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • An ability to reprioritize and embrace change
  • Strong data/economic analysis skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Detail oriented with an intense focus on quality
  • Proven track record as adept and effective project manager
  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communications skills
  • Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Access, and Visio and SQL
  • Positive and professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
  • Solid entrepreneurial spirit
  • An ability to understand complex technical issues and learn quickly
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and creativity
  • Mature, professional attitude; leadership and mentoring skills
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
  • Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities
  • Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus (preferred)

Benefits

  • 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.

Company Overview

  • CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity, and security solutions to customers around the world. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lumen.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • CenturyLink has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 27 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 49 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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