Operations Manager - Chicago

Company Profile    At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered 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 continuing that success.     Overview  We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager for a Denver based Client’s data team. This role will work closely with stakeholders to support reliability analytics across our network. This role will apply non-machine-learning analytical techniques to data, answer defined business questions and transform findings into actionable insights. This Technical PM will collaborate with management to scope problems, pull and analyze data, and deliver clear, compelling presentations to a variety of internal audiences. This is a long-term consulting engagement, and qualified candidates must be able to work in office in Denver, CO. Candidates that live outside of Denver metro area will not be considered for this role. Responsibilities Problem Definition ·       Partner with management to clearly define scope. ·       Apply cable/telecom industry knowledge to understand issues and relevant datasets. ·       Develop analytic approach plans in alignment with business objectives.   Data Acquisition & Preparation ·       Extract data from data warehouses using SQL and prepare analyses in Excel or BI. ·       Leverage reporting tools to create visualizations, tables, and pivot reports. ·       Monitor data quality and proactively identify potential assumptions or issues.   Data Analysis ·       Apply core statistical and analytic methods, including correlations, exploratory visualization, and statistical validity. ·       Recognize and mitigate issues such as correlation vs. causation, confounding, regression and selection bias. ·       Ensure accurate application of measurement units and derived metrics.   Storytelling & Presentation ·       Assemble findings into a cohesive narrative supported by clear figures and charts. ·       Present in PowerPoint, with attention to formatting, readability, and detail. ·       Seek feedback and review, presenting with clarity, efficiency, and sensitivity to organizational dynamics. ·       Synthesize findings into cohesive narratives supported by clear visuals. ·       Develop and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations tailored to technical and business audiences. ·       Solicit feedback and present results with clarity, efficiency, and sensitivity to organizational context.   Requirements Requirements ·       Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. ·       5+ years of experience in project management, data analytics, and/or data analysis. ·       Industry experience strongly preferred in telecommunications or technology industries. ·       Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI/reporting tools, as well as PowerPoint ·       Ability to manage data project efforts and initiatives. ·       Experience applying statistical techniques to real-world business problems. ·       Develop data into business insights and present findings effectively. ·       Ability to assemble, synthesize and deliver data into PowerPoint presentation decks. ·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ·       Ability to engage with Executive level stakeholders to deliver insights.   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 estimated salary range of $130-140k. 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.

Company Profile     At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered 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 continuing that success.      Overview  We are looking for a Sr. Program Manager to support a telecommunications client.  This role will be responsible for creating, driving and delivering strategic roadmaps for a reliability team. This position is a long term (12+ month) consulting role based in Denver, CO.  This position is hybrid requiring qualified candidates to be based in the Denver metro area and work some on-site days and some days remote each week. Qualified candidates must meet the minimum requirements and be fully authorized to work in the United States, without requiring visa sponsorship or C2C status.   Duties & Responsibilities Lead a team of experienced Program and Project Managers  Create and deliver executive strategy, planning, and roadmap documents in collaboration with executive teams  Drive and coordinate the strategic planning process and all related reporting and analysis  Communicate with senior level leaders across numerous technology functions with the ability to understand both the technologies and strategies to ensure alignment  Consolidate plans and content from across various departments into meaningful, informative presentations and decks  Lead, drive, and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure successful outcomes for numerous projects and initiatives  Manage and drive complex projects that support the Executive level team strategy and project efforts  Provide an executive level of communication, organization, and operational effectiveness  Improve on numerous operational and administrative functions related to key processes  Requirements Desired Skills & Experience Minimum of 8+ years business experience working with senior level management   Proven experience in executive communication and complex program management  Video product service delivery experience preferred Strong technical knowledge and a strong understanding or experience in the telecommunications, ISP, or cable industry is needed Consulting experience is preferred  Expert Power Point skills in creating and delivering executive level presentations is necessary  Successful in driving meetings and documenting initiatives and processes  Manage strategic projects including executing C-suite presentations and related reporting  Hands-on, tactical role with multiple layers of responsibility and visibility  Must be able to communicate succinctly in fast paced environment and be both organized and detail oriented  Education & Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology or equivalent experience   Advanced degree in related field or related experience is preferred  Program Management certification such as PMP, Agile, SAFe® Agile or relevant project management course certification is desired  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 is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This role is a long term (12+ month) consulting engagement with an annual base salary range of $135,000 - $150,000. 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. 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.

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered 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 continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  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 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. 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. 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.

Company Profile At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered 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 continuing that success. Overview We are seeking an experienced Integration Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing integrations across a large enterprise organization. This requires tactical execution, planning, coordination, and managing the successful delivery of multiple deliverables. This role will collaborate with many cross functional stakeholders and provide analysis and reporting. This position is based in the Stamford, CT area and requires in office/on site support weekly. Candidates should live in the region to commute daily or travel weekly within the Northeast USA region to be on site 3-4 days per week. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this role. This is a long term consulting engagement. Duties & Responsibilities Manage integration activities across several functions on behalf of the PMO or organization. Develop project planning for each workstream, along with weekly/monthly status reporting. Daily, hands-on project management activities throughout the program life cycle for all work streams. Document project deliverables utilizing PMI, PMP methodology. Plan and monitor the progress of complex programs and multiple work streams. Integrate business policies and governance processes into planning and accountability for project roadmaps. Establish risk management, escalation paths, and take corrective measurements to keep projects on track. Build and manage budgets, actuals and forecast for the merger integration program. Schedule, facilitate and lead related project meetings. Create and manage stakeholders’ communication at all levels of the organization. Identify and report program KPIs to assess impact. Coordinate, manage and monitor the workflow of cross-functional teams. Provide and perform quality assurance checks on project artifacts and deliverables. Own overall integrated project plan and support cross-functional resources, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and achievement of business goal. Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Requirements Desired Skills & Experience  Candidates must have proven experience in project management gained through managing large and complex projects. Candidates must have the following: Minimum 5 years strong project/program management experience managing multiple work streams. Consulting experience with integration activities across several functional areas is desired and should include any of the following: operations, product, engineering, finance/acctg or human resources exposure. Industry exposure in telecommunications, broadband or cable industry is required knowledge for this role. Ability to be on site several days per week or travel to be on site in the Northeast. Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet are required. Proven knowledge of project management methodology such as Agile, scrum. Strong leadership, stakeholder, and management skills, including executive presence. Good knowledge of resource allocation procedures. Excellent oral and written communications skills to stakeholders including the ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to think critically and process information quickly, presenting a succinct and insightful format for executives. Strong analytical, documentation and reporting skills are desired.   Education/Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or similar PMP certification is desired MBA is a plus Compensation Sand Cherry Associates based in Denver, CO is required by state law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are 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 hourly range of $80-90/hour on 1099 or adjusted commensurate salary on W2. 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.

Job Title: Senior System/Network Engineer Location: Novato, CA Job Type: Full-Time About Us: Marin IT, Inc. is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support and services to a diverse range of clients. We specialize in providing comprehensive IT solutions, including system and network management, cybersecurity, cloud services, and more. Our team is passionate about technology and committed to delivering top-notch service and support. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior System/Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and optimizing complex IT infrastructures, with a focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of networking, server administration, virtualization, and security. The Senior System/Network Engineer will work closely with our clients to design, implement, and maintain their IT environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Key Responsibilities: • Design, deploy, and maintain complex network and system infrastructures for our clients. • Manage and support a variety of IT environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems. • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues related to network and system performance, security, and connectivity. • Implement and manage security protocols and best practices to protect client data and systems. • Conduct regular system and network performance monitoring, analysis, and optimization. • Provide expert-level technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams. • Lead projects to upgrade and migrate systems, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations. • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of client environments, configurations, and procedures. • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to clients. • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Minimum of 5 years of experience in system and network engineering, preferably in an MSP environment. • Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers, network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls), and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V). • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and other networking protocols and services. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS, and data encryption. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members. • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSA, MCSE, VCP, or equivalent are highly desirable. Benefits: • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. • Retirement savings plan with company match. • Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for certifications. • A supportive and collaborative team environment.

EAM Project Manager - Transportation Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per week) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Compensation: $55–$85/hour (1099) Term: 12+ month contract Description We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled EAM Project Manager to lead a major rail and transit client engagement in the New York area. The successful candidate will manage the full lifecycle of an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system implementation with a strong focus on Hexagon EAM. This role requires a balance of technical oversight, stakeholder engagement, and governance expertise to ensure successful delivery, integration, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Manage the full lifecycle of the EAM system implementation project (Hexagon EAM). Lead stakeholder engagement across diverse cross-functional teams. Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and change logs. Technical Oversight Ensure successful integration with GIS and work management systems. Oversee data migration, validation, and system configuration. Support testing, training, and go-live activities. Compliance & Governance Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks (e.g., FRA, FTA, ISO 55000). Maintain accurate documentation for audits, traceability, and benefit realization. Facilitate governance board reviews and provide updates to steering committees. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Information Systems. 10+ years of project management experience in asset-intensive industries. Proven expertise with EAM systems (Hexagon, Maximo, or similar) and infrastructure lifecycle planning. Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated leadership ability in complex environments. Eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a background check. Preferred Qualifications PMP or equivalent project management certification. Previous experience in rail, utilities, or public infrastructure sectors. Benefits Long-term opportunity (12+ months). Hybrid schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, with 2 days per week on-site. Compensation (1099): $55–$85 per hour (based on experience).