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The Lead Contract Manager is responsible for negotiating and acquiring various ROW, 3rd Party Fiber/Conduit Agreements related to the Company's fiber-optic network across North America. They are responsible for managing numerous negotiations simultaneously as well as developing and delivering progress reports and various metrics for the Network Infrastructure Services department within Carrier Relations.

The Lead Contract Manager will also be responsible for mentoring other members of the Contract Acquisition team, ensuring compliance with process, and being the first point of escalation within the team for any questions or issues.

The position requires experience and knowledge of contract negotiations, telecom network planning, project management, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a skilled negotiator, excellent communicator, a strong project leader, and has the desire to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment in support of the procuring of telecom services.

This position is fully remote work from home within the US.

• Primary negotiator for major ROW, dark fiber, conduit agreement renewals, modifications, and new agreement acquisitions.
• Acts as primary lead for the negotiation and acquisition of infrastructure contracts such as dark fiber agreements, conduit agreements, and splicing orders with third party providers.
• Coordinates delivery, acceptance, and integration of infrastructure components with other functional groups.
• Forecasts and manages expenditures related to infrastructure contracts and track impact to network expense, operating expense and capital expense budgets.
• In cooperation with other functional groups, develops projects related to network expansion (including operation and maintenance) that require third-party asset acquisition.
• Obtains quotes and provides estimated costs of various infrastructure components to projects related to building additions or network expansion/integration projects.
• Provides infrastructure related expertise as a Subject Matter Expert as needed by the company.
• Provides support and expertise for post execution management of various infrastructure agreements to include assembling contract deliverables, proper entry of related data into company tracking and financial databases, payment and analysis of invoices, etc.
• Mentors, trains, and provides direction to other Contract Managers on team.

• 5-7 year experience with (BA/BS) degree
• A minimum of three years of related experience in a contract management position with high degree of responsibility
• Contract drafting experience, negotiation skills, and knowledge of contract terms and/or paralegal certification
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to summarize key contract issues
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills --- proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel), Microsoft Outlook, MS Teams, GIS based mapping tools, and various other multi-media equipment
• Experience in telecom outside plant design and/or construction, or network planning is preferred.
• Experience in real estate principles and contracts preferred.
• Additional experience in business management, financial management or the legal field is preferred.

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.

Requisition #: 333387

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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.

Salary Range

94420

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. You can learn more by clicking here.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.