Project & Program Management IV

Astreya•Denver, CO

21h•$92,880 - $154,800

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 and scalable planning and reporting frameworks, coordinates dependencies across technical and operational teams, and ensures program objectives are delivered effectively. It provides program leadership across engineering, operations, integration, logistics, supply chain, inventory, vendors, and other stakeholders. The position translates business and operational requirements into executable plans; develops forecasting and performance management solutions; identifies risks and constraints; and provides leaders with actionable insights for decision-making. It also advances program enablement and continuous improvement through process development, automation, AI-assisted solutions, knowledge management, and standardized documentation to improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability across programs.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, such as 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 using 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.
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 industries such as IT, network infrastructure, or engineering.
Experience managing enterprise-level projects with multiple stakeholders and large budgets, such as $1M 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 is required.
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 is highly desirable.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or relevant certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop project charters, scope documents, resource plans, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
Conduct feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and risk assessments to determine project viability.
Lead multidisciplinary teams, assign tasks, manage workloads, and monitor performance.
Use project management tools to track milestones, tasks, and deliverables.
Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders accurately and in a timely manner.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle.
Address challenges and resolve issues, escalations, and conflicts in a timely manner.
Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions and optimize project outcomes.
Oversee project budgets, including forecasting, expense tracking, and variance reporting.
Negotiate and coordinate 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 and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate project status meetings, presentations, and executive briefings.
Manage change requests and align stakeholders on scope, timelines, and costs.
Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
Share knowledge and mentor junior project managers, promoting consistent project management standards.
Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Drive program enablement and continuous improvement through process development, automation, AI-assisted solutions, knowledge management, and standardized documentation.

Benefits

Medical insurance through UHC (PPO, HSA, and Surest options) or Kaiser (HMO option for California employees only).
Dental insurance through UHC.
Vision insurance through Nationwide Vision by UHC.
Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter benefit account for parking and transit, depending on location.
Continuing education and professional development through platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.
Corporate wellness program through Goomi Group.
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 six months after start date and capped.
Paid Time Off, accrued and prorated, with a maximum of 120 hours annually.
Paid holidays.
Statutory leaves, paid time, and other ancillary benefits required by state and federal law.