Senior Lead Technical Program Manager - CenturyLink

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The Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional cloud transformation programs. The ideal candidate will be cloud certified (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and have extensive experience in managing large technical programs. You will lead programs in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

The Main Responsibilities

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or a related field Masters degree is a plus
• 8+ years of program management experience in technologydriven organizations
• Familiarity with cloud technologies Azure AWS GCP Certifications are highly preferred
• Familiarity with multicloud environments and hyperscaler ecosystems
• 2+ years of recent experience with cloud migrations required
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle SDLC methodologies including Agile Scrum and Waterfall
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously with high complexity and interdependencies
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with keen attention to detail
• Experience with program management tools such as JIRA Confluence Smartsheet or equivalent
• Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills
• PMP PgMP or Agile certifications are a plus

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent eduaction and related experience
• Broad expertise and training in program and project management methods (waterfall & agile), and a strong business accumen
• 10+ years related experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree with 8+ years related experience
• PMP Certification, Scrum Master Certification, Advanced Project Management Degree (Master’s Cert)

Compensation

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 342172

Background Screening

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