Lumen Technologies Hiring for Network Implementation Program Manager at Anoka, MN  Full Time

This position will be responsible for all aspects of Engineering and Design related to Lumen’s fiber build objectives. This person will be responsible for the Design portion of our network buildout in a specific market. Accurately reports on the progress of a project and updates databases as applicable to GPON.

• Support and project manage Engineering and Design contractors for quality, following process and productivity.
• Review of GPON Engineering Projects to ensure quality and timelines are met.
• End to end project management.
• Relationship building with vendors.
• Quality audit of work performed by engineering vendors.
• Responsible for work load balancing among resources.
• Assures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
• Monitors and controls project expenditures.
• An understanding of NDS, AutoCAD, Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, FORTE, WFMT, ARMOR, TIRKS, LFACS and Sitetracker.
• In addition, the successful candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint; and proficient/comfortable with Microsoft Excel to include the development of forms, the use of internal and external hyperlinks, as well as simple functions and their structure (i.e. COUNT, COUNTIF, SUBTOTAL, SUM, etc.).
• Familiarity with the current Lumen RUS coding is a must in the contract inspection position as well as the ability and desire to continuously learn new systems and applications.
• Knowledge of quantum fiber, telecom industry OSP best practices, ability to determine cost effective solutions for GPON designs.
• The successful candidate works with other team members to assure timely completion and quality work throughout project lifecycle.
• This Network Implementation Program Manager position supports Lumen Unifying Principles, works with team members across several disciplines including Business and Consumer and Network Services.
• The selected candidate will possess strong leadership and decision-making skill.
• This is an extremely fast paced work environment and accessibility is expected to be 24x7x365.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master’s Degree
• Ability to travel as much as 30%-40%.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record. MVR check will be required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in OSP telecommunications or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to delegate work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to build relationships with other departments and vendors
• Ability to manage both capital and expense budgets
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices and procedures, including underground, buried and aerial construction of copper and fiber facilities. Central office configurations and routing switching.
• Previous experience with supervision of projects, or project management.
• Proven experience reading blueprints and schematics
• Proven experience and knowledge of building codes and relevant laws to ensure the project is in compliance with building standards and regulations.

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.