Technical Product Owner / Delivery 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 full support of Sand Cherry.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Owner / Delivery Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical initiatives across our delivery teams. This individual will play a critical role in managing the product backlog, driving Agile processes, and ensuring high-quality delivery through effective coordination and stakeholder engagement. This is a 6-month remote role that will be starting at the beginning of July and run through the end of the year. All qualified candidates MUST be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Please note that we do not work C2C.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the technical product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivery timelines
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and prioritization for Technical Delivery teams
• Provide ongoing oversight of sprint execution, ensuring progress, quality, and adherence to Agile best practices
• Coordinate issue resolution and defect management, including managing testing feedback loops and ensuring timely fixes
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and successful delivery
• Develop and maintain Software Design Documents (SDDs) and System Requirements Documents (SRDs)
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and executive stakeholders, providing clear communication and status updates
• Continuously improve delivery processes and drive operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Delivery Manager, or similar role
• Experience in Cable, Telecommunications, or related industries is preferred
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches)
• Hands-on experience working with SDDs and SRDs
• Demonstrated ability to manage backlogs, sprints, and cross-functional delivery teams
• Experience coordinating testing cycles, feedback loops, and defect resolution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Background working in complex, enterprise-level technical environments preferred

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Polished, professional presence with the ability to operate as an executive-level consultant
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset

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 month+ consulting engagement with an estimated base compensation range of $120k-130k. 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.

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.