Project & Program Management IV

Astreya•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Senior Project & Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional programs from planning through execution, stabilization, and continuous improvement. The role establishes program structures; develops scalable planning and reporting frameworks; coordinates dependencies across technical and operational teams; and ensures program objectives are delivered effectively. It provides leadership across engineering, operations, integration, logistics, supply chain, inventory, vendors, and other stakeholders. The role translates business and operational requirements into executable plans, develops forecasting and performance-management solutions, identifies risks and constraints, and provides leadership with actionable insights for decision-making. It also drives program enablement and continuous improvement through process development, automation, AI-assisted solutions, knowledge management, and standardized documentation to improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.
Familiarity with LLM platforms and agentic AI tools such as Claude, GPT-4, or Gemini, and hands-on experience with next-generation AI agent frameworks or tools to automate workflows, orchestrate multi-step tasks, and integrate with internal or external systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex project challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Demonstrated success managing competing priorities, deadlines, and budgets.
5–8 years of progressive experience in project management, program management, infrastructure deployment, operations, or a related field within IT, network infrastructure, engineering, or similar industries.
Experience managing enterprise-level projects with multiple stakeholders and large budgets, such as $1 million or more.
Familiarity with relevant industry regulatory requirements and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to travel up to 10–25% to client sites or other company locations as needed.
Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when project timelines require.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a similar discipline.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Develop project charters, scope documents, resource plans, detailed schedules, budgets, and work plans.
Conduct feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and risk assessments to determine project viability.
Lead multidisciplinary teams by assigning tasks, managing workloads, and monitoring performance.
Use project management tools to track milestones, tasks, and deliverables.
Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions accurately and in a timely manner.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies; address challenges, issues, escalations, and conflicts.
Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions and optimize project outcomes.
Oversee project budgets, forecast and track expenses, and report variances.
Coordinate or negotiate contracts with vendors and third-party service providers where applicable.
Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and facilitate status meetings, presentations, and executive briefings.
Manage change requests and maintain alignment on scope, timelines, and costs.
Conduct post-project reviews and identify lessons learned and best practices.
Share knowledge and mentor junior project managers, promoting consistent project management standards.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Develop program enablement and continuous-improvement solutions, including process development, automation, AI-assisted workflows, knowledge management, and standardized documentation.

Benefits

Medical insurance through UHC PPO, HSA, or Surest options; Kaiser HMO is available to California employees.
Dental insurance through UHC Nationwide.
Vision insurance through UHC.
Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter, parking, and transit account, depending on location.
Continuing education and professional development through platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.
Corporate wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Days.
401(k) plan.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Critical illness, critical hospital, and voluntary accident insurance.
Tuition reimbursement, available after six months and subject to a cap.
Paid time off, accrued and prorated, up to 120 hours annually.
Paid holidays.
Statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law.