• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex IT projects and programs from initiation through delivery • Serve as the program lead for large, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant business impact • Define scope, timelines, milestones, and success criteria in partnership with stakeholders • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget • Drive disciplined project execution using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies • Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints • Implement mitigation strategies and ensure proactive problem-solving • Establish and maintain project plans, status reporting, and documentation • Partner with senior business and technology leaders to align on priorities and delivery expectations • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership • Lead governance forums, steering committees, and project reviews • Manage expectations and drive accountability across cross-functional teams • Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and project team members (as applicable) • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Support resource planning and capacity management across projects • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking • Ensure efficient allocation of resources across competing priorities • Provide transparency into project financials and performance • Promote best practices, standards, and tools for project management • Contribute to the evolution of project governance and delivery frameworks • Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and outcomes

• Support ongoing roadmapping & prioritization of B2B, Brand and Sports Partnerships initiatives, managing requirements and leading projects to ensure all stakeholders are aligned, ensuring on-time and on budget delivery. • Provide day-to-day project management support for B2B marketing and partnership launches, coordinating across marketing, partner success, internal creative and agency partners to drive projects forward. • Work alongside team leads and key PMO leads to support annual planning, resourcing and prioritization for the Commercial and Partnerships teams. • Support the intake process for net-new requests across business units, ensuring briefs are complete, timelines are realistic, and requests are routed to the right partners. • Act as a champion for process adoption, helping team members understand established systems and tools – including templates, workflows, and best practices specific to B2B go-to-market. • Partner closely with Commercial Marketing and Partnerships stakeholders as well as Marketing and Creative Operations teammates to elevate stakeholder feedback and highlight opportunities to increase quality and efficiency across B2B channels. • Support go-to-market planning and execution for B2B sales and marketing initiatives, including paid media programs, sales enablement content, and co-marketing campaigns. • Smooth the path between Marketing, Sales, and Business Development by managing handoffs, aligning on deliverables, and maintaining clear lines of communication. • Coordinate ad sales and agency management activities tied to commercial B2B initiatives. • Coordinate cross-functional workflows for brand and sports partnership activations, including athlete relationships, league partnerships, and co-branded campaign execution. • Support contracting and launch timelines for partnerships, working closely with legal, business development, and marketing stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. • Manage partnership marketing calendars and deliverables, ensuring all partner commitments are met on time and to brand standards.

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage time-sensitive, cross-departmental, multi-functional operations within an integration management workstream. The project manager will support all aspects of the end-to-end operational gateway including: - Project documentation - Communications - Customer care - Records management - Reporting - Process improvements - Operational workflows This is a full time 3-month + consulting engagement on a 1099 contract working EST hours. This position is remote but EST candidates will be prioritized. All qualified candidates must live in the United States and be fully authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfer. Responsibilities - Daily program/project management throughout the program life cycle - Manage cross-functional resources, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting budgetary demands, and achievement of business goals - Work with management to review, optimize and document effective solutions - Proficient with Smartsheet and SharePoint tools to provide tracking, updates and advanced reporting - Liaison between cross functional teams such as product development, IT, engineering, operations, data teams, etc. - Build program documentation such as Program Charter, Risk Log, Trackability Matrix, Status Reports, Project Plans, Budget/Forecast or KPI Dashboard - Integrate business policies and governance processes into project planning - Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements - Identify, track and report program KPIs to assess impact - Coordinate, manage and monitor workflow of the cross-functional teams - Facilitate and lead project meetings and discussions with stakeholders at all levels Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years project and/or program management expertise - Strong practical experience building project documentation, KPIs, and analyzing processes to identify areas of optimization and improvement - Experience in one or more of the following areas: IT, software development, operations or product management - Industry experience either in telecommunications or large technology organizations is required - Direct hands-on experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite PowerPoint are required - Proven knowledge of Scrum, Agile & Product Development is necessary - Ability to collaborate successfully with a wide range of cross functional stakeholders - Strong leadership and management skills, coupled with ability to individually contribute and deliver on all role expectations - Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems and communicate ideas effectively - Ability to process information quickly and present it in a succinct and insightful format for various stakeholders including executives Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business and Communications or Computer Science - PMP certification is preferred Compensation This is a short-term consulting engagement with an expected hourly rate of $85-90/hour. 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.

Role Description We are currently seeking a Project Leader to join our growing consulting team in North America. DA Project Leaders are senior professional services managers, simultaneously leading multiple projects or major workstreams, responsible for shaping the work we do and end-to-end management. They are responsible for maintaining and growing senior relationships, while leading and coaching teams of experienced Delivery Leaders and Associates. In this role, you’ll work across a range of contexts, working in collaboration with local governments, philanthropies, and nonprofit organizations. Your work will focus on partnering with them to design, shape, and scope impactful initiatives and interventions that ultimately drive resident impact. Key Responsibilities - Manage project teams: Organize teams and delegate tasks to ensure efficient project execution, fostering a healthy teaming culture. - Lead problem solving sessions: Guide colleagues and partners in breaking down issues to identify root causes and develop solutions. - Design stakeholder reporting: Develop client reports, dashboards, and communication materials, transforming complex challenges and resolutions into clear, concise memos and well-structured presentations. - Facilitate collaboratives: Lead effective meetings and workshops that drive forward problem solving and consensus. - Build key relationships: Cultivate trust, influence, and a strong sense of partnership among senior stakeholders. - Navigate complex engagements: Lead multi-stakeholder engagements in complex environments with curiosity, empathy, and the ability to influence partner teams for collective progress. - Support practice and domain development: Participate in and lead internal initiatives and contribute to the organization and the growth of our work in Economic Mobility, as well as to advance our subject matter expertise and internal IP within and across our practices. Core Competencies - Communication: Ability to lead formative discussions, produce high-quality materials, and tailor messaging effectively. - Teamwork: Efficient collaboration and delegation, while fostering an inclusive teaming environment. - Problem solving: Robust and holistic solution development approach, adapting for risks and opportunities even in the face of ambiguity. - Results orientation: An owner mentality, driving project success and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. - Building DA: A commitment to growing and developing the firm, including business development, recruiting, IP development, and living our values. Mindsets - Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment. - Analytical: Skilled in dissecting and solving complex problems. - Accountable: Self-sufficient and reliable in a remote work setting. - Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work. - Curious: Eager to learn from clients, colleagues, and partners. - Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives. - Inclusive: Embrace all voices and backgrounds to enrich our work. - Resilient: Stay on track and persevere through challenges. - Ethical: High level of integrity and professionalism. Required Skills/Experiences - Educational background: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g., Public Policy). Requisite years of professional experience and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education. - Professional experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant and full-time work experience in consulting, other professional services, or as a senior manager in government and public sector delivery. - Team leadership: Proven track record leading/managing a team of early-to-mid career-level contributors in a professional services or project-based context. - Project management experience: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and programs. - Fluency in English: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. - GenAI tools: Demonstrated comfort using or learning GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to support delivery, problem-solving, or internal operations. - AI application in public sector: Ability to translate AI capabilities into responsible, real-world applications in a public sector or mission-driven context. - Authorization + location requirements: Must be based in and have work authorization in the United States. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Benefits - Impactful work on transformative projects: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders working on the biggest challenges facing inclusive economic mobility. - Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other. - Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique - be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement. - Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration. - Healthy compensation: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the effort they put in. In North America, this means a market-rate base salary, annual bonus eligibility, private medical insurance (including vision and dental), generous paid leave balances (including 40 days of PTO), and 401(k) employer contributions independent of colleague contributions. - Travel opportunities: Our teams regularly come together to collaborate with each other, with clients, and in the communities our work is designed to impact. Our Values - Passion: It is all about impact. - Excellence: Delivering to the highest standards. - Humility: Pride without ego.