About Lumen

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.

About Lumen's Internship Program

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today

Come join Lumen's fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers

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The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.
Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.
Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role. Individuals needing visa sponsorship are not eligible.

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager Intern to contribute to the ongoing GCP (Google Cloud Platform) application migration program. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to enterprise cloud migration efforts, agile project management, and tooling ecosystems.

The Main Responsibilities

Focus on data assessment activities to identify optimization opportunities and gaps across the migration factory.
Support tooling maturity by evaluating and enhancing migration automation tools, dashboards, and scripts.
Help improve existing Agile processes by identifying and recommending efficiency enhancements to support the scalability of the GCP app migration factory.
Create and maintain program roadmaps, detailed project plans, and status reports.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and dependencies, while resolving roadblocks proactively.
Take part in communications between stakeholders and teams, helping drive decision-making and issue resolution.
Develop and implement program management best practices, tools, and templates.
Help identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications

Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
Graduating August 2026 – May 2027
Preferred fields include but not limited to: Business, Computer Science, Economics or related field.

Proficiency and understanding of:

MS Office Suite
Understand the requirements of each task and discuss the approach with more senior members of the team.
Experience with program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar project tracking tools for issue tracking, backlog grooming, and sprint planning.
Data analysis and dashboarding experience.
Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, with the ability to work in sprints and participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, retrospectives).
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts is a plus, especially around GCP or other cloud platforms.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a willingness to learn and take initiative on process improvement efforts.

Professional Attributes

Strong drive for results and taking initiative
Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and visualize data for insights and decision-making.
Ability to be resourceful and adaptable
Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with business partners and drive the conversation.
Flexible and adapts well to change
Detailed oriented – able to clearly and accurately express technical details in an understandable format
Eager to learn – Technology is constantly changing, and having the drive to learn new technology and apply it is essential to success
Team Player – You’ll need to rely on other people to be complete the project, and need to work well with others
Problem-Solver – you will need to be able to analyze a situation and make recommendations for resolutions, sometimes these answers are not obvious

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $ 31/hour
Max: $ 46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline

October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate
November - Interview panel with work team
December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 340238

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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Intern – Technical Program Manager

Summer 2026

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