Sr Lead Permitting Manager

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. Weu2019re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock whatu2019s next. At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. Weu2019re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future. The Role The Sr Lead Permitting Manager will play a critical role in Lumenu2019s fiber investment throughout communities u2013 acting as a force multiplier for both economic development, growth, and sustainability in communities. Operationally you will be responsible and measured your ability to successfully improve infrastructure deployment cycles that meet commitments and guidance. Your role would be responsible for proactively collaborating with local governments and utilities to create a positive relationship that results in reduced cycles for permitting, row agreements, and pole permissions from the various governing bodies. You will also be responsible for ensuring that we have favorable terms that are acceptable for our deployment teams and are within the expectations set with regulatory requirements and corporate guidance. The Main Responsibilities u2022 Improve permitting, ROW approvals, and permission to attach approval to meet company deployment targets. u2022 Gather and negotiate the required guidelines and specifications for Engineering design requirements from the governing entities. u2022 Ensure those requirements are documented in databases and cataloged in a library for reference. u2022 Quality control submittals that are going to our largest and most sensitive areas to ensure the work being submitted meets the requirements of the governing entities. u2022 Work directly with your local Network Implementation team to understand details of the build and clear existing roadblocks with local permitting offices u2022 Work with local governments to understand details of permitting application processes u2022 Work with vendors when necessary to ensure accuracy of information flow between vendors, local permit offices, and other external partners (utilities, community orgs, businesses) u2022 Work with State Government Affairs Directors to build upon/maintain relationships with appropriate permit offices and city, county, and state lawmakers u2022 Act as the u2018connective tissueu2019 between internal and external organizations ensuring clear lines of communication across organizations internally and externally u2022 Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations to highlight/amplify Lumenu2019s fiber investment in local communities and opportunities for consumers, businesses, and anchor institutions u2022 Coordinate announcements/events with Corporate Communications to celebrate Lumenu2019s investment and highlight the benefits of Lumenu2019s fiber network What We Look For in a Candidate u2022 Minimum of 6-8 years of experience working in/with permit offices and key public sector elected officials and staff u2022 Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience. u2022 5+ yearsu2019 experience in technology, broadband and/or telecom industry u2022 5+ yearsu2019 subject matter expertise in city/county/state govt and utility permitting 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 $103,711 - $138,281 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 WY $108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits ( Bonus Structure #LI-Remote Requisition #: 341770 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. 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Created: 2026-04-08