Program Manager, Product

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-impowered 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 our success.

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager – Product to support and drive execution for our Enterprise Data Products. This role is ideal for a seasoned Program Manager with strong product management experience, or a former Product Manager who excels at cross-functional program execution, operational readiness, and executive communication. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in cable/telecom environments, demonstrates senior executive presence, and can partner effectively across Product, IT, Billing, Operations, and Commercial teams to successfully launch and scale complex data products. This is a long-term remote consulting engagement. Qualified candidates must live in the United States and be authorized to work without requiring Visa sponsorship or C2C.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Product Management to support the full product lifecycle for with a Data Products team, from concept through launch and post-launch optimization
• Translate product strategy into executable program plans, timelines, and cross-functional workstreams
• Lead product requirements development in collaboration with Product, Engineering, IT, and Operations teams
• Drive end-to-end product launch readiness, coordinating activities across:
• Operations
• IT and Billing systems
• Offers, pricing, and commercial readiness
• Sales enablement and internal communications
• Develop and manage product financial forecasts, including revenue projections, cost considerations, and launch assumptions
• Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps across systems and teams; proactively drive mitigation plans
• Prepare and deliver high-quality executive-level presentations, status updates, and decision materials
• Act as a key liaison between Product, Technology, Finance, and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution excellence

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

·       A minimum of 5-6 years as a Program Manager with strong Product Management exposure, or experience as a Product Manager with program execution experience

·       Prior experience in the cable, telecom industry working with enterprise data products

·       Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional product initiatives in large enterprise environments

·       Strong experience with

o   Product requirements definition

o   Product launches involving multiple operational and technical teams

o   Financial modeling and product forecasting

·       Exceptional PowerPoint (PPT) and executive communication skills are required with the ability to present clearly and succinctly to senior leadership

·       Ability to successfully manage at both strategic and tactical levels

·       Experience supporting enterprise wide or data products

·       Familiarity with IT/Billing systems, pricing/offers, and operational enablement in telecom environments

·       Experience working with senior executives and influencing without direct authority

·       Collaborative, adaptable, flexible presence and eagerness to deliver

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 considers a wide range of factors 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 an expected annual salary of $115-130k. 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.

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.