Project & Program Management III

Project Manager

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 solutionswhether 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.

Scope & Impact

Operates at the organizational nexus where issues, opportunities, and crises are identified, triaged, and assigned

Leads projects of varying complexityfrom rapid-response crisis work to long-term strategic initiatives

Drives measurable efficiency gains through automation, AI integration, and process optimization

Influences cross-functional teams and external stakeholders without direct authority

Applies data-driven insights to inform decisions, shape priorities, and demonstrate impact

Works with minimal direction; exercises independent judgment on ambiguous and high-stakes issues

Roles & Responsibilities

Project & Program Leadership

Lead emergent and enduring projects end-to-endfrom 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

Operational Excellence & Change Management

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

Effect meaningful organizational change by building consensus, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, playbooks, and documentation that scale with the team

Crisis Response & Root Cause Analysis

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

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Partner effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders (vendors, partners, cross-org collaborators)

Communicate complex information clearly and conciselyboth verbally and in writingto 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

Data Analytics & Insight-Driven Decision Making

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

Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and metrics frameworks to track project health and organizational performance

Translate data into compelling narratives that influence priorities, resource allocation, and strategy

Tooling, AI & Automation

Maintain deep familiarity with Client internal tools, systems, and platforms. Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-powered tools and automation to reduce toil and improve outcomes

Stay current on emerging technologies and proactively identify opportunities for integration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience

58 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 prioritize effectivelyfiltering 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 Qualifications

Familiarity with network infrastructure, data center operations, or edge computing environments

PMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent project/program management certifications

Experience with AI/ML tools, prompt engineering, or automation frameworks

Change management certification or equivalent experience (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)

Background in multi-disciplinary environments (engineering, operations, vendor management, finance)

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

$80,640.00 - $134,400.00 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 benefits 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

Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

Paid Holidays

Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law