Product Owner/Product Delivery Manager

Product Owner / Product Delivery Manager

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.

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 technologiesincluding AI-driven solutionsbefore 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 be authorized to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Please note that we do not 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.