Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: Program Manager/Project Manager
Location: Greenwood Village, CO (Denver Tech Center)
Contract Position
Role Overview
We re seeking an experienced Mid/Senior Project Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide IT programs. You ll partner with Product, Delivery, and Technical teams to translate strategic initiatives into actionable roadmaps, ensuring that cross-functional projects achieve their goals on time and on budget.
Key Responsibilities

• Project/work:
  • This team is responsible for part of the Product Buy-flow Process on the customer self-service platform
• Program & Project Leadership
  • Manage one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide programs made up of multiple interdependent projects.
  • Define program roadmaps, success metrics, and governance controls.
  • Plan, schedule, and monitor program progress from inception through delivery.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Serve as the central point of contact for Product, Delivery, and Technical teams.
  • Facilitate communication among stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Identify interdependencies and manage resource allocation across projects.
• Risk & Budget Management
  • Proactively identify, track, and mitigate areas of risk.
  • Own program budgets forecast, track, and optimize costs to meet financial targets.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Report program status, development issues, and achievements to senior leadership.
  • Drive stakeholder satisfaction through transparent communication and timely escalation.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and internal processes that impact program success.
  • Champion Agile methodologies; coach teams to avoid waterfall wherever practical.

• Experience:
  • 6+ years of project and program management in IT environments.
  • Proven track record of managing full-lifecycle delivery, from discovery and planning through deployment and optimization.
• Methodology:
  • Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban); strong preference for candidates who avoid waterfall.
• Technical Understanding:
  • Solid grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and how software is built (hands-on coding not required).
• Cross-Functional Expertise:
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with Product, Delivery, and Technical teams.

• Prior experience in DevOps practices or solution architecture.
• Exposure to customer-facing or commercial-grade software projects.
• Telecom/Media & Entertainment/or similar industry experience
• Background in the telecommunications industry.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certifications.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Analytical Planning: Skilled at breaking down complex initiatives into individual tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Leadership & Influence: Able to motivate distributed teams, cultivate trust, and drive accountability.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in fast-paced environments.