Fiber Product Leader — Cross-Functional Program Manager

Sand Cherry Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sand Cherry Associates seeks a Fiber Product Project Manager to lead multiple high-visibility fiber product initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You will own plans, timelines, risks, and executive updates while collaborating with Product, Engineering, Network, IT, and Marketing teams.

The role is hybrid with 4 days on-site in Denver, CO, and requires the ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver device deployments and certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, product management, or a related role.
• Experience working with fiber, broadband, telecommunications, or Internet products.
• Experience managing devices, hardware, or customer-premises equipment (CPE), preferably including ONTs, gateways, routers, Wi-Fi equipment, or similar fiber Internet devices.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Experience with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) products, deployments, or related broadband initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience working in a telecommunications service provider, broadband, or Internet product environment.
• Experience supporting product launches, device deployments, certifications, upgrades, or device lifecycle management.
• Strong organizational, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to completion.
• Comfortable working in a high-visibility environment with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Fiber product and device initiatives from concept through implementation and delivery.
• Own project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Manage the lifecycle of fiber devices and associated product initiatives, ensuring projects remain on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Network, Operations, IT, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure clear communication of project status, priorities, risks, and decisions.
• Identify and proactively resolve project issues, dependencies, and roadblocks.
• Facilitate project meetings, establish action items, and drive accountability across teams.
• Prepare executive-level project updates and communicate progress directly to senior leadership, including the VP of Internet Product.
• Ensure projects meet defined business, technical, operational, and customer requirements.
• Support product launches, device deployments, upgrades, and other strategic fiber initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, schedules, status reports, and other project artifacts.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects while balancing competing deadlines and stakeholder needs.

Skills

Fiber products

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Device deployments

FTTH knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sand Cherry Associates seeks a Fiber Product Project Manager to lead multiple high-visibility fiber product initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You will own plans, timelines, risks, and executive updates while collaborating with Product, Engineering, Network, IT, and Marketing teams.

The role is hybrid with 4 days on-site in Denver, CO, and requires the ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver device deployments and certifications.