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Lead Planning Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
94 days ago
Salary
$105.8K - $155.2K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Lead Planning Engineer
Lumen Technologies
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The National Data Planning team is accountable for managing capacity for the national data network infrastructure. A Lead Planner on this team is a subject matter expert primarily responsible for working with other planners to formulate projects to procure and install ethernet switch and IP routing telecommunications and information technology hardware, software, and connections to meet demand for data network growth and support new products. The Lead Planner also supports the optimization and right-sizing of legacy networks as older services diminish in favor of newer products. This is a work from home position within the U.S. Main Responsibilities - Execute broad professional knowledge and skills in applying networking theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies within a hybrid service provider telecommunications environment. - Independently plan and carry out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices. - Handle workload distribution and track work-in-progress for several junior planners within an assigned regional area of responsibility (AOR). - Manage work intakes per service-level agreements and managerial expectations; be highly responsive to changing company priorities and task escalations. - Monitor capacity consumption dashboards. Ensure prompt action to address any critical needs. - Determine and prioritize monthly and annual capital budget needs within assigned regional AOR. - Arrange training as needed to ensure subordinate planners are competent to perform work. - Assist other Lead Planners when needed. - Perform escalation support for subordinate planners; lead weekly team meetings. - Support automation and reporting development to improve team productivity effectiveness and efficiency. - Regularly pursue opportunities for personal professional skills improvement. Qualifications - Excellent critical thinking and complex analysis skills. - High attention to detail; able to quickly learn new systems, applications, and processes. - Group leader or supervisory experience within a technical engineering, operations, provisioning, or project management team. - Extensive technical knowledge of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies at the service provider level; ability to apply experience with Transport equipment, Ethernet switches, and/or IP routers to perform daily planning tasks. - Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of organizing and managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously, on schedule and within budget. - Must be willing and able to work both individually and within a team environment to complete projects. - Highly responsive and able to communicate across various levels of the business (i.e., executive, sales, product, engineering, technology groups, cross-functional work groups, customers, etc.). - Highly proficient in PC software and office applications (Microsoft preferred). - Flexibility to work outside of “normal” business hours when needed to meet deadlines. - Project management experience. - Bachelor of Science or higher degree; 10+ years’ networking experience and at least one active professional or technical certification. - Data analytics and/or database administration skills are a plus. 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. - $105,786 - $141,047 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. - $111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. - $116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. Benefits 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. 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. 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”). Privacy Notice Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.
Job Requirements
- Excellent critical thinking and complex analysis skills.
- High attention to detail; able to quickly learn new systems, applications, and processes.
- Group leader or supervisory experience within a technical engineering, operations, provisioning, or project management team.
- Extensive technical knowledge of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies at the service provider level; ability to apply experience with Transport equipment, Ethernet switches, and/or IP routers to perform daily planning tasks.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of organizing and managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously, on schedule and within budget.
- Must be willing and able to work both individually and within a team environment to complete projects.
- Highly responsive and able to communicate across various levels of the business (i.e., executive, sales, product, engineering, technology groups, cross-functional work groups, customers, etc.).
- Highly proficient in PC software and office applications (Microsoft preferred).
- Flexibility to work outside of “normal” business hours when needed to meet deadlines.
- Project management experience.
- Bachelor of Science or higher degree; 10+ years’ networking experience and at least one active professional or technical certification.
- Data analytics and/or database administration skills are a plus.
- 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.
- $105,786 - $141,047 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.
- $111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
- $116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”).
- Privacy Notice
- Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.
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