Lead Contract Manager

$94,420 - $125,890/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Augusta, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Augusta, ME

Telecommunications

About the position

The Lead Contract Manager for Custom Networks PMO at Lumen is responsible for overseeing the contractual terms of various Customer Agreements related to the Company's fiber-optic network across North America. This role involves understanding contractual terms, managing compliance, and providing data for reports and metrics for the PMO Department within Network Services.

Responsibilities

• Uses several techniques to solve complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires a review and analysis of several factors.
• Manages compliance of contracts with company policies and ways of working. Monitors contract performance and addresses any issues or discrepancies.
• Provides guidance and training to internal teams on contract management best practices. Serves as point of contact for contract related questions and issues.
• Identifies potential risks in contracts and develops strategies to mitigate them. Collaborates with legal and finance departments to address and resolve contract-related disputes.
• Oversees and facilitates customer change initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years' experience, preferably in business, law, real estate, financial management or related field.
• Or minimum of 10+ years of relevant job experience in contract management, right of way acquisition, or land administration, preferably in telecom, outside plant design, construction, or network planning.
• Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of right of way acquisition & management, including legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects.
• Very strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Must be able to create and present material to upper management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and right of way software applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in business, law, real estate, financial management or related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits
• Short-term incentives or sales compensation
• Long-term incentive for Director and VP positions