Job Description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to support and drive execution for Telecom Data Network Products. This role will focus on product development and delivery across cross-functional program execution, operational readiness, and executive communication. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in cable/telecom/broadband environments, demonstrates professional presence, and can partner across Product, IT, Billing, and Operations teams to successfully launch and scale complex data products. This is not a digital product or software product focused role but does require network experience. This is a long-term, hybrid consulting engagement in Denver, CO working some days on site. Qualified candidates must live in the Denver metro area and be authorized to work without requiring Visa sponsorship or C2C.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Product Management team to support the product lifecycle for a Telecom Data Network team, including concept through launch
• Must have telecom data product and telecom network knowledge in the delivery of broadband services, fiber/ethernet service, managed services, security, connectivity, and/or IOT (internet of things).
• Experience with Cisco product launches, and Cisco Meraki required
• 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
• Provide collaboration and support across vendor management and the customer experience
• Drive end-to-end product launch readiness, coordinating activities across Operations, IT, Billing, Sales Enablement and Pricing.
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 5-6 years as a Product Manager with experience in the cable, telecom, broadband industry
• Demonstrated success working with telecom data networks or products is required
• Product experience with exposure across customer experience and vendor management is needed
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional product initiatives in large enterprise environments
• Strong experience with product requirements definition, product development and launch involving multiple operational and technical teams
• Strong PowerPoint (PPT) skills with the ability to present clearly and succinctly to senior leadership
• Ability to successfully manage at both strategic and tactical levels
• 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.

Benefits

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.