Technical 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 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.