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 Director Strategic Projects is a pivotal role responsible for driving the organization's growth and efficiency by ensuring that special projects are executed successfully and contribute to the broader strategic goals. This role involves developing and leading the organization’s special projects strategy, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of these projects, and ensuring alignment with company objectives.

The Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and lead the organization’s special projects strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of special projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective resource allocation and project success.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial resources.

• Risk Management: Implement strategies to identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans.

• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between project teams and senior management, providing regular updates on project progress and outcomes.

• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with external vendors, partners, and stakeholders.

• Performance Evaluation: Conduct post-project analysis to assess impact, identify lessons learned, and inform future project planning.

• Innovation Advocacy: Encourage innovative approaches and solutions within projects to achieve exceptional results.

• Automation & AI: Leverage automation and artificial intelligence tools to facilitate achievement of strategic transactions.

Required Skills:

• Leadership: Proven experience in managing and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Project Management: Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in managing project budgets and financial resources.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on complex and strategic transactions.

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification is a plus.

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:

$149,084 - $198,779 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, and WY.

$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

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:

• Benefits* (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 336995

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

02/26/2025