# Product Owner/Product Delivery Manager > Sand Cherry Associates · Denver, United States (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-07-06 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Product Management ## Description **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 a highly strategic Product Owner / Product Delivery Manager to join an Emerging Technology team within a leading telecommunications organization. This team is responsible for identifying, evaluating, validating, and maturing innovative technologies—including AI-driven solutions—before transitioning them to enterprise product ownership teams for full-scale development and deployment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building concepts from the ground up, and can confidently influence senior leadership. The successful candidate will possess a strong product mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead strategic discussions around emerging technologies with minimal oversight. Candidates with backgrounds in Product Management, Product Development, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, or Corporate Strategy are encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience in the cable broadband industry. **This is a 2-3 month hybrid role that requires 4 days per week in the Denver, CO office.  All qualified candidates must live in the greater Denver area and be able to be on site 4 days per week. We can not consider candidates outside of the Denver area. Please note qualified candidates must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers and we are not able to work C2C.** **Responsibilities** - Lead product discovery and early-stage product development initiatives focused on emerging technologies and AI solutions. - Evaluate new technologies and develop strategic recommendations for adoption within the business. - Define product vision, business value, and success metrics for new initiatives. - Partner with engineering, architecture, operations, and business stakeholders to validate concepts and guide product direction. - Drive product delivery activities, ensuring initiatives move efficiently from concept through transition to enterprise product teams. - Facilitate executive-level meetings and workshops, presenting ideas clearly and influencing decision-making across multiple leadership levels. - Develop business cases, product roadmaps, and strategic recommendations for emerging technologies. - Gather and prioritize business requirements while balancing technical feasibility and customer value. - Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. - Operate independently with minimal direction while maintaining strong organizational discipline and execution. ## Requirements **Qualifications** - 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, Product Development, Product Delivery, or a related strategic role. - Experience evaluating, developing, and delivering emerging technologies, digital products, or AI-driven solutions. - Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the end-to-end product lifecycle. - Demonstrated ability to define product vision, develop business cases, and drive product strategy from concept through delivery. - Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to confidently lead discussions and present to senior executives. - Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, influence decision-making, and build consensus across technical and business teams. - Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment while requiring minimal oversight. - Entrepreneurial mindset with strong strategic thinking and a passion for innovation. - Comfortable presenting new ideas, facilitating healthy debate, and incorporating constructive feedback to improve outcomes. - Experience within the telecommunications industry (preferably cable broadband) is strongly preferred - Experience working with broadband technologies, customer connectivity products, or telecom infrastructure is a plus. - Background in Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Investment Banking, or technology strategy is highly desirable. - Experience with AI products, machine learning initiatives, or emerging technology evaluation frameworks is preferred. **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 2-3 month consulting engagement with an hourly rate of $70-$85. 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. ## Apply [Apply at Sand Cherry Associates](https://apply.workable.com/sand-cherry-associates-1/j/53DF56D222/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)