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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.
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
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Lead Security Professional (Program Manager) to join our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) organization. This individual will play a crucial role in the Governance and Business Enablement workstream, managing high-profile security programs—including CMMC compliance efforts—and driving strategic initiatives throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, collaborates effectively with stakeholders, and ensures alignment between security governance requirements and business objectives. This role will be key in tracking departmental goals, managing complex projects, creating executive reports and presentations, and interpreting security and compliance requirements to support governance and business enablement.
If you are a strategic thinker, problem solver, and experienced program manager with a passion for security governance and business enablement, we encourage you to apply!
The Main Responsibilities
Program & Project Management:
- Support high-impact security programs and projects, including CMMC and other compliance and governance initiatives.
- Drive program execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of objectives.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, dashboards, and key performance metrics to track progress.
Governance & Business Enablement Support:
- Support the Governance and Business Enablement workstream by managing initiatives that bridge security governance with business operations.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate security and compliance requirements to enable effective decision-making and business alignment.
- Identify opportunities to streamline governance processes and improve operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across security, IT, legal, compliance, product and business teams to drive alignment.
- Develop reports, presentations, and executive briefings on program status, risks, and key achievements.
- Act as a liaison between security governance and business teams to ensure smooth execution of strategic initiatives.
Performance Tracking & Reporting:
- Assist in defining, tracking, and reporting on departmental goals, key initiatives, and performance metrics.
- Prepare data-driven insights and executive-level reports to support leadership decision-making.
What We Look For in a Candidate
- 8+ years of experience as a Program or Project Manager supporting security products in the telecommunications or technology industries.
- Understanding compliance frameworks, business enablement, and compliance programs (CMMC experience preferred).
- Proven ability to drive multiple high-profile projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with expertise in engaging senior leadership.
- Strong proficiency in program tracking, reporting, and presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, project management software).
- Ability to interpret security and compliance requirements and translate them into business-enabling strategies.
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:
$129,639 - $172,852 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, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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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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 #: 337567
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.
Equal Employment Opportunities
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.
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