Compass Program Manager

Sand Cherry Associates•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Technical Program Manager with deep experience in complex operational support systems/OSS and business support systems/BSS environments within the cable, broadband, or telecommunications industry. This role requires a strategic thinker who can quickly comprehend intricate system architectures, lead cross-functional initiatives, and deliver results in high-impact transformation programs. The ideal candidate is an expert at navigating technical complexity — from legacy systems to modern platforms — while maintaining clear communication and alignment among business, architecture, and vendor teams. This position is a long-term hybrid role. Candidates located in the Denver, CO or Philadelphia areas are strongly preferred. All qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Please note that we do not work C2C.

Requirements

Minimum 8+ years of progressive program or project management experience, including large-scale system implementations and data migrations.
Must have experience in the telecom, cable, or broadband enterprise industry.
Proven success managing data migration efforts from legacy to modern platforms.
Demonstrated ability to translate technical complexity into actionable strategy for diverse audiences.
Highly analytical thinker with the ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and present it in a succinct, insightful format for decision-making.
Resourceful with a strong desire to continuously learn, explore, and dig deeper into challenges and solutions.
Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills across technical and business domains.
High emotional intelligence (EQ) and executive presence, with the ability to influence outcomes, “right the ship,” and deliver clear, executive-ready status updates (including RAG health indicators and visual dashboards).
Strong leadership and ownership mindset with a proven track record of driving accountability, alignment, and delivery across diverse teams.
Expertise in developing executive presentations and stakeholder materials, delivering concise, meaningful insights and program updates.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred
MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end program delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality targets are met.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, document solutions and critical decisions, create action plans and project plans that are driven to completion. Develop best practice project artifacts for the highest level of organization and accountability.
Develop strategic iterative roadmaps to show critical upcoming activities and sequencing at the executive level
Quickly assess and understand complex ecosystems, including data flows, integrations, and dependencies.
Lead planning and execution of data migration activities from legacy systems to new platforms; apply data migration best practices to ensure accuracy, integrity, and minimal disruption.
Partner closely with system architects, 3rd-party vendors, and business operations teams to align priorities, resolve issues, and ensure seamless execution.
Synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable plans and updates for executive and operational audiences.
Establish program governance, risk management frameworks, and executive reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and control.