Manager Engineering

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.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

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Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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

In collaboration with the Regional Implementation Teams, this Manager will support technical staff members with the responsibility to facilitate collaboration, provide cross regional and cross departmental coordination and act as a coordination point for service suppliers.

These deliverables will be completed to achieve the strategy, vision and objectives of the Custom Networks Implementation team.

The Main Responsibilities

• Will interface closely with the business and technical staff on the team regarding all phases of the department’s scope including engineering, deployment, supplier relationships, internal and external handoff to customers and downstream organizations.
• In collaboration with regional teams, improve and document methods, procedures and practices.
• Provide required business and / or technical support for both project and production related activities.
• Influence, negotiate, build consensus, and align with stakeholders within Custom Networks and peer organizations.
• Supports the recommended scope, schedule and budget for the design and construction projects.
• Build process / policy with compliance by design and work with other teams to establish guardrails within systems and / or reporting.
• Work closely with senior management, analyzing long-term business goals and suggesting ways the organization might achieve these goals with technology.
• Provide industry knowledge, experience, and best practices to help the team stay ahead of the curve in keeping our technology stack cutting edge.
• Accountable for all aspects of process (e.g. policy, job aides, documentation, system information, etc.).
• Represents the national deployment team with consultants and contractors.
• Prepares correspondence on highly technical construction management issues.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates and budget recommendations.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Must be a strong team player, passionate about sharing information and knowledge with peers and management. Actively promote cross functional collaboration.
• Actively pursue opportunities to reduce costs, improve reliability and enhance the customer experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to tailor information to multiple different audiences.

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

• $94420 - $125890 in these states : AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
• $99390 - $132510 in these states : AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
• $104360 - $139140 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
• $109330 - $145770 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

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 # : 334606

Background Checks

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Range

Salary Min : 94420

Salary Max : 145770

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.

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.

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