Lead Project Manager - Federal

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The Main Responsibilities

The Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager is the project expert ensuring all business and project goals are met while also managing all aspects of the project schedule, resources, and budgets.
 

The Role

•    Acts as the project expert retaining and communicating all project history
•    Interfaces with government clients in a professional effective manner
•    Performs technical and contractual writing and editing tasks in support of PMO responses to RFPs from client, and drafts sub-contracting documents with vendors
•    Manages contracts and sub-contracts with all stakeholders, ensuring compliance and evaluating impact of project contingencies
•    Creates organizational methods and tools specific to individual projects as needed for project success
•    Effectively communicates and controls project scope, schedules, assignments, and open issues both with the internal team and clients
•    Effectively leads and facilitates project meetings and presentations
•    Proactively predicts and communicates issues/risks and consults with clients and team leads to find creative solutions
•    Leads project team to ensure deadlines are met, and within budget
•    Manages all activities within project team to ensure progress is sustained and project goals are fulfilled
•    Manages project finances; monitors and controls expenses and communicates variances with management and clients
•    Manages support contracts and issue tracking for clients
•    Exercises authority to make decisions and resolve disputes; escalates issues to Director of Project Management when necessary

What We Look For in a Candidate

•    Experience: 7+ years in Outside Plant (OSP) PM role
•    Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
•    Field Of Study: Business
•    A combination of education and experience is acceptable: Yes
•    Prior experience working with DOD and DISA HQ and Field Personnel
•    Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.
•    Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.

•    Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
•    7-9 years as a Project Manager with increasing responsibility, preferably with experience with OSP Projects
•    Excellent briefing, writing, communication, administrative and organizational skills
•    Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and to work independently, under stringent timelines and as member of a team
 
Other Information
 
•    Candidates requiring assistance and or sponsorship cannot be considered. Preferred candidates will have a current U.S. government security clearance (Secret). 
 
 

What to Expect Next

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 321031

EEO Statement
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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
 

Salary Range

Salary Min :

72540

Salary Max :

161520

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

72540

Salary Max :

161520

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.