Senior Project Manager - JOC

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.

MS2 is a national leader in transportation data management and analysis and has the largest traffic count database in North America. More than 270 agencies in 31 US States, and 3 Canadian Provinces, including 28 state Departments of Transportation, are using MS2 software to manage their transportation data. MS2 is located in the beautiful city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the home of high-tech industries and the University of Michigan. Residents of the city enjoy beautiful parks, mature neighborhoods, amenities of the Huron River (a state-designated Natural River) and easy access to downtown Detroit or to colorful “Pure Michigan” woods and waterways. MS2 is a friendly, open, team working to support our clients' software needs. Employees work on a variety of tasks and are given a high degree of responsibility. We offer an excellent environment for transportation professionals. MS2 offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. We're building the next generation of Transportation Data Management Systems and we need your help! We're a small team and you'll have an opportunity to make a big impact. Position Description MS2 is looking for a Software Project Manager to manage the development of innovative software and data analytics for transportation planning and traffic engineering. An MS2 Software Project Manager will be responsible for concurrent projects and is expected to actively work with our clients. The position is open to professionals with software project management experience. Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to relate to clients and staff in a professional, thoughtful, and pleasant manner. Candidate must be able to effectively and professionally represent MS2 at meetings or other public forums. Being an active member of a professional organization is a plus. Candidate must be flexible to do assignments as necessary. This is a full-time position. Occasional, overnight travel is required (estimated at 1-2 times per year). Responsibilities: Project Management (approximately 60%) Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule and scope of project. Be the main interface to MS2’s software engineers, the clients and internal leadership and be responsible for software project deliverables Build project schedules, and provide ongoing project plan/status reporting for weekly staff meetings Make decisions and communicate trade‐offs and risks; drive key decisions across projects Prepare documentation such as requirements and user manuals Drive collaboration across teams and advance project goals Carefully track project deadlines and work closely with MS2 development to meet timelines Contribute to improvement and ongoing refinement of software development lifecycle processes Contribute to technical and cost proposals Coordinate tasks, milestones and availability of project resources Facilitate discussions with both client and internal users and document specifications. Effectively communicate to MS2 development client requests, ideas for new software modules or ideas for user interface improvement Perform quality assurance for system enhancements. Frequent communication with clients Subject Matter Expert (approximately 30%) Conduct methodology research to help guide new software features or solutions Develop solution technical concepts based on an understanding of the data management needs of our clients Business Development (approximately 10%) Work with Business Development Manager to grow MS2 in new market areas. Attend professional conferences as directed to represent MS2. Cross‐sell other MS2 products and services to existing clients Requirements Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field 3 or more years experience as a Project Manager, or similar role Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project Excellent writing skills, as well as outstanding proofreading skills Excellent attention to detail – gets it right the first time Experience with the full software development life cycle (SDLC) Well organized self-starter with strong project management skills who can independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Membership in related professional organizaion(s) Previous experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model Previous experience in transportation planning or traffic engineering Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We promote a strong work/life balance at MS2. We encourage our employees to pursue their professional interests and take ownership of projects from start to finish. You’ll be working with big data and cloud-based solutions using the latest technologies as part of a fun and energetic team. We get along so well, we even have regular nights out and company sponsored dinners to celebrate our successes! It’s a great place to work. Salary: $70,000-$115,000, to be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills and experience. Benefits: Participation in the MS2 annual bonus program 401(k) w matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Disability insurance Vision insurance We Want You to Be You at MS2: At MS2 a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, whatever their race, gender, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, disability, religion, or veteran status, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments and programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. MS2 is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment with equitable treatment for all, and we strive to: Provide a working environment where all employees feel safe, comfortable, and valued. See diversity, inclusion, and equity as connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the agencies we serve. Examine and dismantle any inequities within our policies, systems, programs, and services, and continually update and report our progress to our employees. Explore potential underlying, unquestioned assumptions that interfere with inclusiveness. Encourage company-wide thinking about how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work, and how best to address that in a way that is consistent with our mission. Help to challenge assumptions about what it takes to be a strong leader at our organization, and who is well-positioned to provide leadership. Practice and encourage respectful and transparent communication in all interactions. Commit time and resources to expand more diverse leadership at all levels of our organization. Lead with respect and tolerance. We expect all employees to embrace this notion and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices. MS2 wants every employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for everyone, and we encourage open communication that enables each person to be their best self. MS2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Hybrid Work We require you to work in the office generally at least one day per week. This is not a fully remote position, but we may provide relocation assistance to successful candidates.

Join Our Team – Electronics Repair Technician Needed Love fixing tech and solving problems? We’re a local shop looking for a hands-on Electronics Repair Technician who’s ready to dive into repairs on phones, laptops, and desktop computers. (PC and Mac). What You’ll Do Work on phones, laptops, and desktops, diagnosing issues and making repairs Chat with customers to explain problems and solutions (no tech snobbery, just real talk) Keep your repair station neat and help track parts and tools Work side-by-side with a friendly crew who loves tech as much as you do What We’re Looking For Previous experience fixing phones, laptops, and desktops. (Both PC and Mac) You know your way around hardware swaps, troubleshooting, and software fixes Solid focus and attention to detail Friendly and reliable attitude Greet customers, take phone calls, track inventory and other duties may be required Bonus Points Game console repair experience? Awesome, but not required Soldering skills? Definitely helpful, but not a deal-breaker Job Details Part-time: 25–30 hours/week, with room for extra hours depending on workload. Extra hours could potentially be required. Pay: $19–$23/hour, based on experience Location: Bellingham, WA Ready to join an independent local repair shop that loves what they do? Send us your resume, cover letter and a quick blurb about your favorite repair project. (put RESUME & COVER LETTER and [your name] in the subject line) We’d love to meet you!

Modern Construction Services specializes in the renovation and commercial construction of warehouses, distribution centers, retail, business offices, restaurant, and healthcare related properties. As a Commercial Construction Estimator, your role is critical in shaping the financial foundation of our projects. You’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction jobs, ensuring that we maintain profitability while delivering high-quality work. This position requires a strong understanding of construction drawings, materials, labor costs, and subcontractor coordination. Salary range: $75,000 to $110,000.  This salary range reflects a scale from a competent early-career estimator to a highly experienced, leadership-level estimator who adds strategic value to the organization. Responsibilities: Review architectural and engineering plans to develop detailed cost estimates. Perform quantity take-offs across all CSI divisions. Analyze subcontractor bids and vendor pricing to ensure scope alignment and cost efficiency. Collaborate with project managers and field teams to align estimates with actual site conditions and execution plans. Participate in pre-bid walkthroughs and site evaluations as needed. Assist in preparing budgets, bid packages, and change order pricing. Maintain and update cost databases and historical pricing records. Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings. Support procurement efforts by recommending vendors and subcontractors based on estimate data. Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates simultaneously. Clear and professional communication with internal teams and external partners. Requirements Minimum of 2 years recent experience in commercial construction estimating. Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents across multiple trades. Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, ProEst, PlanSwift, or similar). Experience with Procore or other project management platforms. OSHA 30, LEED, and PMP certifications are a plus. Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and formulas. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred. Benefits Annual profit sharing. Medical, vision, and dental. Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Saving Account (HSA). Employer-paid Basic Term Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. 401(k).