Project & Program Management II

About this role

Job Description: The Project Manager operates at the center of Edge Operations, serving as the primary intake point for emergent issues, strategic opportunities, and cross-functional project work. This role leads both emergent and enduring projects that drive operational efficiency, automation, AI integration, and tooling innovation across the organization. The Project Manager brings together multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly iterate on solutions—whether addressing known problems, conducting root-cause analysis, or managing crises in real time. This individual is a proactive change agent who filters through competing priorities to focus the organization on the highest-impact work.

Roles & Responsibilities • Lead emergent and enduring projects end-to-end from intake and scoping through execution, delivery, and retrospective • Serve as the organizational intake point: receive, assess, prioritize, and route issues and opportunities to the appropriate teams • Drive rapid iteration cycles, bringing together cross-functional teams to solve problems quickly and effectively • Own the full project lifecycle including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and closeout • Balance a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects across multiple domains and disciplines

• Identify and execute on opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, and increase operational velocity • Champion and drive adoption of automation, AI-powered solutions, and tooling enhancements across the organization • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, playbooks, and documentation that scale with the team

• Lead cross-functional response efforts during operational crises, ensuring rapid triage, coordination, and resolution • Conduct thorough root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence • Maintain composure and clarity under pressure, guiding teams through ambiguity to resolution

• Partner effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders (vendors, partners, cross-org collaborators) • Communicate complex information clearly and concisely—both verbally and in writing—to audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior leadership • Provide regular, structured status updates, executive summaries, and impact reports • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and working sessions that drive decisions and outcomes

• Leverage data analytics to identify trends, measure impact, and surface actionable insights

Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • 4-6 years of program management, project management, or operational leadership experience • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Strong proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences • Proven ability to effectively filtering signal from noise to focus on the most impactful work • Deep comfort with data analytics: able to query, interpret, and act on data to drive decisions • Track record of driving automation, process improvement, or AI integration initiatives • Self-starter who is proactive, organized, and disciplined in managing competing priorities • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting conditions, environments, and organizational needs • Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust and collaborates effectively across teams and with external partners • Ability to effect change in complex organizations through influence, not just authority

Preferred (but not required) Qualifications:

• PMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent project/program management certifications • Familiarity with network infrastructure, data center operations, or edge computing environments • Change management certification or equivalent experience (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)

Physical Demand & Work Environment: • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment • Must be able to use a computer • Must have the ability to communicate effectively  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range $66,120.00 - $104,400.00 USD (Salary) • Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. • Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive b enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including: • Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days 401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

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