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The Role The Lead Network Implementation Program Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing a wide variety of projects involving the implementation of ISP and OSP facilities. Oversees the engineering and construction process from conceptualization to completion including the oversight of engineers, construction supervisors, contractors, various trade workers and project managers. Effectively monitors and manages quality and completion of work and resolves issues in a timely manner. This position will be responsible for all aspects of Network Implementation related to Lumen's NRMA fiber build objectives. Accurately reports on the progress of a project and updates databases as applicable to NRMA and GPON.
This job is located in Richfield, MN.
The Main Responsibilities • End to end project management
• Relationship building with Vendors
• Quality audit of work performed by vendors
• Responsible for work load balancing among resources
• Responsible for functional management of a market
• Field interface for engineering and construction
• Multi-discipline expertise and responsibility
• Complex work using external vendors: complex network expansion, complex relocations, complex building adds
• Support EPM II
What We Look For in a Candidate • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree
• Must have a valid driver's license, with satisfactory driving record. MVR check will be required.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in OSP telecommunications construction or operations with at least two of those years working with New Residential Fiber buildout
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong leadership attributes; ability to lead, instruct and delegate
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational / admin skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to build relationships with cross functional partner departments, vendors, and developers
• Comprehensive knowledge of GPON process, including sales, planning, engineering, construction, turn up, and implementation best practices and procedures
• Previous experience with supervision of projects and project management
Compensation The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$104,360 - $139,140 in these states: MN
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
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 #: 333257
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 . 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.
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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.
