Project Lead

Sandcherry-Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sand Cherry Associates is seeking a Project Manager to support the Mobile Product team in planning and delivering strategic initiatives and technology projects that enhance customer experience and drive business results. This is a hybrid role with 4 days on-site in Denver, CO.

The ideal candidate translates complex requirements into actionable plans, manages risks, and communicates with stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of project management, business analysis, or related experience in tech or consulting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and organize business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and project documentation.
• Plan and coordinate mobile, technology, and business projects from requirements through implementation.
• Maintain plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and status updates.
• Collaborate with Product, Technology, Engineering, and business units to track deliverables.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, meetings, and UAT; document decisions and next steps.
• Identify risks, issues, and scope changes; escalate to leadership as needed.
• Analyze processes and data to identify improvements and opportunities.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and communications.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile/SCRUM

Communication

Risk management

Requirement gathering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Communications, Marketing, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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

The Project Manager will support the Mobile Product team in planning and delivering strategic initiatives, product enhancements, and technology projects that improve customer experience and drive business results. This role will manage multiple projects and cross-functional workstreams, coordinating with Product, Technology, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate is an organized, analytical, and proactive leader who can translate complex requirements into actionable plans, manage risks and dependencies, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role that requires 4 days on-site in Denver, CO. All qualified candidates MUST reside in the Denver area and be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Please note that we do not work C2C.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering, documenting, and organizing business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and project documentation.
• Support the planning and coordination of mobile, technology, and business projects from requirements gathering through implementation.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, action items, dependencies, and status updates.
• Coordinate with Product, Technology, Engineering, and business teams to track deliverables and support effective communication.
• Participate in project meetings, Agile ceremonies, requirements sessions, testing, and UAT activities; document decisions and next steps.
• Track project risks, issues, roadblocks, and scope changes and elevate concerns to project leadership when needed.
• Analyze basic business processes, workflows, and data to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, presentations, meeting notes, and other project communications.
• Assist with testing, implementation, and post-launch activities to ensure business requirements are met.
• Use AI and other productivity tools to support documentation, analysis, reporting, project tracking, and team efficiency.

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, business analysis, product management, strategy, consulting, technology, or a related field.
• Experience managing technology, telecom, mobile, digital, or product-related projects in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies and familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience partnering with Product, Engineering, Technology, and business teams to define requirements and deliver solutions from planning through implementation and post-launch.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools; Agile ceremony facilitation experience preferred.
• Strong project planning, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and risk management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build alignment and present complex information clearly to teams and senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and leading AI tools; experience with mobile products, wireless services, broadband, telecommunications, or digital customer experiences preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Communications, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 long term consulting opportunity with an annual salary range of $75,00 --$85,000. 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.