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.

Scope & Impact

Operates at the organizational nexus where issues, opportunities, and crises are identified, triaged, and assigned
Leads projects of varying complexity—from 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-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

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 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

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
5–8 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 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 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

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