Project Manager

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.

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).

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.

Lead the strategic design and implementation of enterprise IT architecture that support national defense missions Shape the technological foundation of a next-generation network infrastructure and digital services Drive the strategic evolution of the IT network architectures to support digital advancements, cloud-native solutions, and customer-centric platforms Lead a team of architects to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure systems that position the organization at the forefront of the telecom industry Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks to support mission-critical systems, including command and control, cybersecurity, and cloud-based platforms Design and implement an enterprise architecture framework that supports scalable cloud-native solutions, AI-driven platforms, and microservices architectures Collaborate with senior DoD leadership, military stakeholders, and inter-agency partners to align IT architectures with national security objectives Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, zero-trust architecture, quantum-resistant cryptography) to maintain technological superiority Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and DoD cybersecurity standards Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, including technology roadmaps, standards, and governance processes to guide IT investments and initiatives Oversee the evaluation, selection, and integration of emerging technologies, ensuring they align with industry trends and best practices Lead architecture reviews, audits, and optimization efforts to maintain a resilient and future-proof IT infrastructure Lead ITSM initiatives (ITIL-based) to optimize service delivery, including incident management, change management, and service continuity for high-availability systems Communicate complex architectural strategies to non-technical stakeholders, including senior military officials, interagency partners, and external contractors Supervise and mentor a team of architects and engineers to foster innovation and ensure alignment with DoD’s mission-driver culture Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred ITIL Strategic Leader Certification preferred DoDAF Certification (DoD Architecture Framework) preferred Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) – FEAC Institute preferred Experience: 16+ years of professional experience in progressive IT Architecture 5+ years in a Chief Architect or equivalent role within a large-scale enterprise environment Proven industry experience in a chief architect role, demonstrating successful leadership of architecture teams and delivery of high-impact projects in and across multiple enterprise sectors such as Department of Defense, Public Sector, Commercial Broad technical expertise across multiple domains, including cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity, data analytics, AI/ML, DevOps, and enterprise software systems Proven experience designing architectures for large-scale enterprise systems, including cloud migrations and digital transformation projects In-depth understanding of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks and of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Experience leading and mentoring technical teams Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $180,000.00 - 220,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Exciting Security Project Manager contract opportunity. Requirements   Remote Security Project Manager: 3 plus years related experience in a project management capacity Senior Project Manager determines project scope, requirements, and deliverables for IT projects with clients or customers. They define, develop, modify, or provide input to project plans; they implement project plans to meet objectives Collaboration meetings and supporting decks to advise Cybersecurity and IT leadership on significant risk, issues, and mitigation to support ZTA Roadmap Implementation activities ZTA specific project management support in ZTA Roadmap and Implementation (Planning, Cost Schedules, and Performance) Experience evaluating, recommending, and implementing commercial hardware and software security products to augment and enhance enterprise cybersecurity program. Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risk, implement or maintain quality assurance processes, make improvements, and solve problems or takes corrective action when problems arise B.S computer Science (CS), Management of Information Systems (MIS), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Cybersecurity from an accredited University. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISC2 Certified – Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC) or Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASAP+), CompTIA Security+

Job Summary Technical Support Analysts at GCS are expected to have and maintain a high level of technical competence over a very large range of products. They will be expected to learn new products and technologies quickly and constantly. In addition, they are expected to have top notch communication skills. This is not your typical corporate help desk. We support hundreds of organizations and thousands of end users in a extremely variable environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Microsoft Azure and Office 365 Administration Provide remote technical support to customers calling for various technical issues. Provide on-site technical support to customers as needed. Must have flexible after-hours availability for implementation and deployment tasks. Track time and provide troubleshooting notes as you work. Requirements Desired Technical Knowledge Technicians are expected to have intermediate knowledge of the following technologies, along with the ability to quickly advance that knowledge. Windows Server and Desktop OS (all versions) Familiarity with public cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure and 365 is a must) Familiarity with MacOS and Linux operating systems. Common Desktop Applications (Office, etc.) Common Networking/Internet Services (DHCP, DNS, Domain Registration, etc.) Experience managing server Backup applications (Datto, Veeam, Appassure/Rapid Recovery ) Virtualization Technologies (VMware vSphere and Hyper-V) Familiarity with VOIP solutions, such as Ring Central Other desirable skills Basic Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Standard Networking (Routing, Switching, Firewalls. Specifically Meraki, Sonicwall, Cisco, and Dell) Familiarity administering Remote Desktop Services Additional Requirements Must live in the Austin, TX metro or surrounding area. Participate in after hours support rotation. Must pass background screening. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively. Responsible for entering billable time and notes into ticketing system in real time. Certifications: Preference is given to well certified individuals. Experience: 2+ years experience in a help desk or network support position. Education: Degrees are valued but not required. We prefer experience and certifications. Benefits 75% to 100% work-from-home options if based in Austin, TX Flexible Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance available Life and AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance GCS is an equal opportunity employer. GCS is a certified small business.