Product Delivery Specialist

Sandcherry-Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sand Cherry Associates is seeking a Product Delivery Specialist for a hybrid role in the Denver, CO area. You will guide emerging technology initiatives, define product vision, and drive delivery with cross-functional teams.

You will influence senior leaders and develop strategic recommendations for AI-driven solutions in telecom. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in product delivery or management consulting, a relevant bachelor’s, and MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Product Delivery, Product Development, Technical Product Delivery or Management Consulting focused on product development and delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering is required. Other fields will be considered.
• MBA or Masters degree preferred.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and delivering emerging technologies, digital products, or AI-driven solutions.
• Industry experience within the telecommunications industry is preferred. May be able to consider candidates with technology industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support product discovery and early-stage product development initiatives focused on emerging technologies and AI solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies and develop strategic recommendations for adoption within the business.
• Define product vision, business value, and success metrics for new initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, operations, and business stakeholders to validate concepts and guide product direction.
• Drive product delivery activities, ensuring initiatives move efficiently from concept through transition to enterprise product teams.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings and workshops, presenting ideas clearly and influencing decision-making across multiple leadership levels.
• Develop business cases, product roadmaps, and strategic recommendations for emerging technologies.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements while balancing technical feasibility and customer value.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Operate independently with minimal direction while maintaining strong organizational discipline and execution.

Skills

Product Delivery

Product Development

Management Consulting

Stakeholder Management

AI/ Emerging Tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering

MBA or Masters degree preferred

Job description

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates,we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives throughdigitally native, data-empowered solutions.Our client’s confidence in us is centered onexceptionallyskilled,high-energytalent workingwith thesupportofthe full Sand Cherry team.Finding the right match forthis role is a critical aspect ofcontinuingthat success.

Overview

We are seeking a strong Product Delivery Specialist to join an Emerging Technology team within a leading telecommunications organization. This team is responsible for identifying, evaluating, validating, and maturing innovative technologies, including AI-driven solutions before transitioning them to enterprise product ownership teams for full-scale development and deployment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building concepts from the ground up, and can confidently influence senior leadership. The successful candidate will possess a strong product mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead strategic discussions around emerging technologies with minimal oversight. Candidates with backgrounds in Product Delivery, Product Development, Product Ownership or Management Consulting are encouraged to apply. This is a 6 months+ hybrid role that requires 4 days per week in the Denver, CO office and one day remote home office. All qualified candidates must live in the greater Denver area and be able to be on site 4 days per week. We can not consider candidates outside of the Denver area. Please note qualified candidates must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers and we are not able to work C2C.

Responsibilities

• Support product discovery and early-stage product development initiatives focused on emerging technologies and AI solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies and develop strategic recommendations for adoption within the business.
• Define product vision, business value, and success metrics for new initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, operations, and business stakeholders to validate concepts and guide product direction.
• Drive product delivery activities, ensuring initiatives move efficiently from concept through transition to enterprise product teams.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings and workshops, presenting ideas clearly and influencing decision-making across multiple leadership levels.
• Develop business cases, product roadmaps, and strategic recommendations for emerging technologies.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements while balancing technical feasibility and customer value.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Operate independently with minimal direction while maintaining strong organizational discipline and execution.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Product Delivery, Product Development, Technical Product Delivery or Management Consulting focused on product development and delivery.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering is required. Other fields will be considered.
• MBA or Masters degree preferred.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and delivering emerging technologies, digital products, or AI-driven solutions.
• Industry experience within the telecommunications industry is preferred. May be able to consider candidates with technology industry experience.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to define product vision, develop business cases, and drive product strategy from concept through delivery.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to confidently lead discussions and present to senior executives.
• Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, influence decision-making, and build consensus across technical and business teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment while requiring minimal oversight.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong strategic thinking and a passion for innovation.
• Comfortable presenting new ideas, facilitating healthy debate, and incorporating constructive feedback to improve outcomes.
• Experience working with broadband technologies, customer connectivity products, or telecom infrastructure is a plus.
• Experience with AI products, machine learning initiatives, or emerging technology evaluation frameworks is preferred.

Compensation

Sand Cherry Associates is required by Colorado 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 6 month+ consulting engagement, with possible extension, and an annual salary of $100,000-125,000. 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.