Project Manager

Cypfer; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CYPFER is seeking a Project Manager to lead internal strategic initiatives in the Allen, TX area within a hybrid work model (on-site 3 days a week). You will partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Legal to translate priorities into tangible results, reporting to the VP of PMO.

The role emphasizes driving efficiency, scalability, and profitability across cross-functional programs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project or program management, strong analytical and communication skills,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in project or program management, including leading cross-functional business initiatives.
• Proven record of delivering process improvement or operational efficiency projects with measurable results.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to map processes, build KPIs, and turn data into recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives end to end: define scope, goals, success metrics, timelines, and resourcing.
• Run a portfolio of projects with clear dependencies and status; assist leadership with prioritization.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders; facilitate sessions and keep executives aligned on scope and timing.
• Measure and report outcomes; build KPIs and dashboards; deliver executive status updates.
• Manage risks and issues; identify obstacles early and elevate when needed.
• Drive change adoption; document processes, train teams, and ensure changes stick after launch.
• Strengthen PM practices; help establish templates, governance, and tooling for project execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

KPI development

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Scoro

Job description

Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives

Allen, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth area) | Hybrid, on-site 3x/week | Full time

About Us

CYPFER is a true first-responder Cybersecurity organization enabling clients to return to business rapidly, the right way, following a cyber-attack. We are a global market leader in ransomware post-breach remediation and cyber-attack first response. We deliver results that far surpass market statistics for cyber-extortion and ransomware events. Our team of cybersecurity professionals works with prominent global insurance carriers, leading law firms, and Fortune 1000 businesses.

The Role

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead CYPFER's internal strategic initiatives: the cross-functional projects that make the company faster, more scalable, and more profitable. You will report to the VP of PMO and partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, Legal, and other groups to turn priorities into delivered results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives end to end: Define scope, goals, success metrics, timelines, and resourcing for each initiative, then drive it to completion
• Run a portfolio of projects: Maintain a clear view of all active initiatives, their dependencies, and their status, and help leadership prioritize when trade-offs arise
• Align cross-functional stakeholders: Facilitate working sessions, secure decisions, and keep executives and contributors aligned on scope, timing, and accountability
• Measure and report outcomes: Build KPIs and dashboards, and deliver concise status updates and executive briefings on progress, risks, and results
• Manage risks and issues: Identify obstacles early, elevate when needed, and keep initiatives on track
• Drive change adoption: Document new processes, train teams, and confirm that changes stick after launch
• Strengthen PM practices: Help establish lightweight templates, governance, and tooling that raise the quality of project execution across CYPFER

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in project or program management, including leading cross-functional business initiatives
• Proven record of delivering process improvement or operational efficiency projects with measurable results
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to map processes, build KPIs, and turn data into recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting priorities
• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Willing and able to work onsite at our Allen, TX office 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification
• Experience with Scoro or a comparable professional services automation (PSA) platform
• Experience in the cybersecurity industry or another professional services business
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement training

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid role based in Allen, TX. Candidates must be willing to commute to the Allen office 3 days per week (M/W/Th), with the remaining days remote.

Why Join CYPFER

• Direct impact on how a fast-growing, global cybersecurity firm operates and scales.
• High visibility, working closely with leadership on company-level priorities.
• A mission-driven team that helps organizations recover from their hardest moments.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

CYPFER is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you for your interest in joining the CYPFER team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.