Senior Lead Project Controls Specialist

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Date: Apr 7, 2026

Location: Remote, US TUCSON, AZ, US, 85749 CAMPINAS, BR ANAHEIM, CA, US, 92801 EMERYVILLE, CA, US, 94608 NOGALES, AZ, US, 85621 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85048 CORDOBA, AR FLORENCE, AZ, US, 85232 PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ, US, 86314 YUMA, AZ, US, 85365 YUMA, AZ, US, 85364 ANAHEIM, CA, US, 92801 FRESNO, CA, US, 93721 GREEN VALLEY, AZ, US, 85614 CURITIBA, BR Sydney, AU PRESCOTT, AZ, US, 86301 GLENDALE, AZ, US, 85305 CASA GRANDE, AZ, US, 85122 PAYSON, AZ, US, 85541 BUENOS AIRES, AR SYDNEY, AU, 2000 SOFIA, BG, 1000 COTTONWOOD, AZ, US, 86326 FLAGSTAFF, AZ, US, 86002 PEORIA, AZ, US, 85381 HOOVER, AL, US, 35244 MADISON, AL, US, 35758 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85008 MESA, AZ, US, 85205 FLAGSTAFF, AZ, US, 86001 JOINVILLE, BR GOODYEAR, AZ, US, 85338 MONTGOMERY, AL, US, 36104 BUENOS AIRES, AR TUBAC, AZ, US, 85640 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85746 FORTALEZA, BR BUCKEYE, AZ, US, 85326 CAVE CREEK, AZ, US, 85331 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85012 LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ, US, 85340 NEW RIVER, AZ, US, 85087 MESA, AZ, US, 85212 NOGALES, AZ, US, 85621 CHINO VALLEY, AZ, US, 86323 COTTONWOOD, AZ, US, 86326 HUNTSVILLE, AL, US, 35801 COOLIDGE, AZ, US, 85228 MOBILE, AL, US, 36602 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85041 BENSON, AZ, US, 85602 GILBERT, AZ, US, 85234 ORACLE, AZ, US, 85623 EMERYVILLE, CA, US, 94608 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85742 WINSLOW, AZ, US, 86047 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85033 MARICOPA, AZ, US, 85239 HOME, BE LITTLE ROCK, AR, US, 72201 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85034 MESA, AZ, US, 85201 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, US, 91748 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85032 CASA GRANDE, AZ, US, 85222 OLIVOS, AR, 1636 SCOTTSDALE, AZ, US, 85253 GRAND CANYON, AZ, US, 86023 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85053 MELBOURNE, AU LITTLE ROCK, AR, US, 72201 BRASILIA, BR BUCKEYE, AZ, US, 85326 SIERRA VISTA, AZ, US, 85635 BISBEE, AZ, US, 85603 SAO PAULO, BR Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624 IRVINE, CA, US, 92618 MELBOURNE, AU, 3006 SAFFORD, AZ, US, 85546 LONDRINA, BR Calabasas, CA, US, 91302 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85704 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85040 PAGE, AZ, US, 86040 CHANDLER, AZ, US, 85248 RIO DE JANEI, BR GRAND CANYON, AZ, US, 86023 MELBOURNE, AU LOS ANGELES, CA, US, 90017 El Centro, CA, US, 92243 SAO PAULO, BR GLENDALE, AZ, US, 85301 SANTOS, BR BIRMINGHAM, AL, US, 35203 TEMPE, AZ, US, 85281 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85711 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85032 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021 PEORIA, AZ, US, 85381 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85009 LACHINE, Quebec, CA, H8T 3P6 HOME, AT SAHUARITA, AZ, US, 85629 ARIZONA CITY, AZ, US, 85223 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85739 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85742 WILLCOX, AZ, US, 85643 PRESCOTT, AZ, US, 86301 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85710 MENDOZA, AR, 5503 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85027 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85003 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85017 CHANDLER, AZ, US, 85226 YUMA, AZ, US, 85365 GLENDALE, AZ, US, 85301 BAKERSFIELD, CA, US, 93301 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85040 WICKENBURG, AZ, US, 85390 CAMP VERDE, AZ, US, 86322 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85015 MESA, AZ, US, 85208 DEWEY, AZ, US, 86327 MONTGOMERY, AL, US, 36104 EVERE, BE, 1140 HOME, AU HAYWARD, CA, US, 94545 YUMA, AZ, US, 85364 BRAWLEY, CA, US, 92227 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85007 CHANDLER, AZ, US, 85225 PORTO ALEGRE, BR SIERRA VISTA, AZ, US, 85635 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85716 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85012 BELO HORIZON, BR PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85027 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85705 TEMPE, AZ, US, 85283 FRESNO, CA, US, 93711 LOS ANGELES, CA, US, 90017 YUMA, AZ, US, 85367 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004 FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, US, 85268 HOME, BG MESA, AZ, US, 85207 MARANA, AZ, US, 85653 ANAHEIM, CA, US, 92801 QUEEN CREEK, AZ, US, 85242 TEMPE, AZ, US, 85283 SCOTTSDALE, AZ, US, 85255 SIERRA VISTA, AZ, US, 85635 VARGEM PEQUE, BR TUCSON, AZ, US, 85701 SCOTTSDALE, AZ, US, 85259 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85705 ROSARIO, AR TOLLESON, AZ, US, 85353 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85747 BURBANK, CA, US, 91504 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85701 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85003 LOS ANGELES, CA, US, 90017 CHANDLER, AZ, US, 85225 HUNTSVILLE, AL, US, 35810 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85032 PEORIA, AZ, US, 85383 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85705 MOBILE, AL, US, 36602 GLOBE, AZ, US, 85501 SYDNEY, AU, 2000 APACHE JUNCTION, AZ, US, 85119 DOUGLAS, AZ, US, 85607 WORKS FROM HOME, BR VAIL, AZ, US, 85641 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85718 OZARK, AR, US, 72949 ALMA, AR, US, 72921 YOUNGTOWN, AZ, US, 85363 WORKS FROM HOME, AR MARICOPA, AZ, US, 85239 IRVINE, CA, US, 92612 MESA, AZ, US, 85204 SCOTTSDALE, AZ, US, 85251 BAKERSFIELD, CA, US, 93301 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85032 TEMPE, AZ, US, 85283 TUCSON, AZ, US, 85706 RECIFE, BR SURPRISE, AZ, US, 85374 NOGALES, AZ, US, 85621 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85013 MARICOPA, AZ, US, 85239 PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85018 LAS TONINAS, AR, 7106 SEDONA, AZ, US, 86336 HUNTSVILLE, AL, US, 35806

Company: Lumen Technologies

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world.

By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next.

At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.

The Role

As a Senior Lead Project Controls Specialist, you will play a critical role in steering strategic program management within the Custom Networks organization. This position demands a high initiative-taking and purposeful approach, as you also collaborate across key business units such as operations, finance, product, strategy, and sales to ensure precise forecasting, and measure impactful outcomes.   This role is critical for steering strategic program management where you will provide governance and insight, owing the integrated view of schedule, cost, and risk to ensure delivery against customer and business commitments. You turn complex deployment data into clear forecasts and decisions, drive early risk mitigation and escalations, and align cross-functional teams to deliver predictable, on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end deployment program governance, ensuring schedule, scope, cost, and customer commitments are met across Custom Networks.
  • Act as the single source of truth for deployment status, risks, and forward-looking confidence.
  • Drive structured risk analysis, root-cause investigation, and mitigation planning through all stages of deployment; escalate risks early with clear options and recommendations.
  • Govern deployment data integrity, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment between schedule data, deployment intent, and business commitments.
  • Leverage analytics, trends, and predictive insights to inform leadership decisions on sequencing, priorities, and trade-offs; translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Partner closely with Cost Controls to monitor budgets, forecasts, risks, and variances; assess financial impacts associated with schedule shifts, change requests, incentives, and penalties.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, regional teams, and cross-functional partners, drive alignment across regions and functions toward common priorities and expectations.
  • Lead deployment change impact management, ensuring stakeholders understand what is changing, why it matters, and required actions.
  • Deliver clear, concise, audience-tailored communications on progress, risks, escalations, and successes; ensure actions, owners, and due dates are defined and tracked.
  • Identify systemic pain points and bottlenecks; drive process improvements, lessons learned, and standardization across deployment programs.
  • Champion modern tools, automation, and AI-enabled insights to improve efficiency, predictability, and decision-making.
  • Set clear standards, coach best practices, and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and growth.

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • Exceptional problem-solving, leadership, adaptability, and analytical thinking capabilities.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Over 5 years of experience in project controls, capable of managing high value and complex projects.
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Advanced proficiency with standard Project/Program Management and Agile methodologies.
  • Strong command of tools such as MS Office Suite, OneVizion project tracking, and Power BI.

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

$103,711 - $138,281 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  WY 
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  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.

 

 

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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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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.

 

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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.

 

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