Project Manager, Telecommunications

Sand Cherry Associates

3d • $115,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

Sand Cherry Associates is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a highly visible telecommunications program focused on automating engineering activities and processes. The role drives program execution, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, and supports technical solution delivery across operations, engineering, and software development environments. It calls for a confident, adaptable leader with telecom or cable operations, software development, and technical program delivery experience, as well as financial acumen and strong executive communication skills. The position is remote. Candidates must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Sand Cherry Associates does not work C2C.

This is a long-term consulting engagement. The stated compensation range for individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado is $115,000–$120,000; final compensation may depend on factors including experience, education, location, skills, qualifications, and certifications.

Sand Cherry describes its culture as friendly and communicative, with consultants who impact clients’ industries and manage their own workloads. The company emphasizes self-responsibility, professional career growth, and investing in and empowering its consultants.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of proven experience leading complex technical programs or projects in telecommunications, cable, software development, or technology operations.
• Experience delivering new technical programs, engineering initiatives, or automation-related projects.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, software development environments, and technical program delivery.
• Financial acumen, including experience with financial models, budgets, business cases, and program economics.
• Exceptional PowerPoint and executive presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, persistent, and results-driven approach, with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Curiosity, adaptability, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and maintain execution momentum without direct authority.
• Authorization to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 align efforts and support successful execution.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear 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.
• Learn new engineering concepts, technical architectures, and hardware terminology to lead program discussions and decisions effectively.
• Identify risks, remove obstacles, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Build stakeholder relationships and maintain momentum across a highly visible, strategically important initiative.

Benefits

• Professional career growth is a stated company priority.
• The company describes a friendly and communicative culture and an opportunity to be part of a digital workforce, with consultants managing their own workloads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed