Project Manager, Telecommunications
Job Description
Company Profile
At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead a highly visible, critical telecom program focused on delivering automation across engineering activities. This individual will drive program execution, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and support the delivery of innovative technical solutions across operations, engineering, and software development environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in telecom or cable operations, software development, and technical program delivery, along with financial acumen and exceptional executive communication skills. This role requires a confident, adaptable leader who can quickly learn complex engineering concepts, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. This is a remote opportunity. All qualified candidates must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Please note that we do not work C2C.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive the delivery of a critical program focused on automating engineering activities and processes.
- Manage program scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
- Partner with engineering, software development, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise communications for senior executives and business stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain executive-level presentations, program updates, financial models, and strategic recommendations.
- Monitor program financials, budgets, business cases, and financial models to support informed decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and engineering automation.
- Quickly develop an understanding of new engineering concepts, technical architectures, and hardware-related terminology to effectively lead program discussions and decisions.
- Proactively identify risks, remove obstacles, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and maintain momentum across a highly visible and strategically important initiative.
- 3-5 years of experience leading technical programs or projects within the telecommunications, cable, software development, or technology operations industries.
- Previous experience delivering new technical programs, engineering initiatives, or automation-related projects.
- Strong understanding of operational processes, software development environments, and technical program delivery.
- Demonstrated experience working with financial models, budgets, business cases, and program economics.
- Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.
- Strong executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leadership.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar technical concepts, including hardware, engineering, and architecture terminology.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, persistent, and results-driven, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
- Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and maintain execution momentum without direct authority.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
Compensation
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a long term consulting engagement with expected salary range of $100,000-$120,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.
