Project Manager – Executive Program, Governance, Planning – Cybersecurity, System

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Plano, Texas seeks an experienced operations and strategy partner to lead major initiatives across Cybersecurity, Systems & Resilience. You will manage programs, align stakeholders, and ensure timely execution with robust reporting and executive-ready materials.

The role requires 4–10 years in project management or related fields, advanced PowerPoint skills, and the ability to translate complex technical information into concise business narratives for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4-10 years of experience in project management, business operations, executive support, strategy, communications, consulting, or related roles.
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and briefing materials for leadership audiences.
• Experience partnering with technical teams, engineering organizations, cybersecurity teams, or other technology-focused functions.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, synthesize information, and operate with limited direction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• 5–7 years of experience supporting leadership teams, strategic initiatives, or cross-functional programs.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, systems, resilience, or enterprise transformation organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity, presentation, and content development tools.
• Experience applying Lean, Agile, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Project management certification or related training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver key initiatives, leadership priorities, and cross-functional activities across the Cybersecurity, Systems & Resilience organization.
• Create schedules, lead follow-up meetings, manage risks, and ensure timely execution of key deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across technical, operational, and leadership teams to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Facilitate meetings, leadership reviews, workshops, and planning sessions, including preparation of materials, action tracking, and follow-up action items with owners.
• Provide visibility into activity status, dependencies, risks, and opportunities for leadership decision-making.
• Create, refine, and deliver high-quality executive presentations, reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for senior leadership and executive audiences.
• Transform complex technical and operational information into concise, business-focused narratives and visual presentations.
• Partner closely with cybersecurity, systems, resilience, and engineering teams to gather content, analyze information, and develop executive-ready messaging.
• Ensure all leadership presentations align with strategic objectives, executive expectations, and organizational priorities.
• Review and enhance presentations developed by others to ensure consistency, clarity, professionalism, and executive readiness.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders by proactively identifying needs, anticipating challenges, and preparing materials that support strategic decision-making.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders ranging from executive leadership to highly technical engineering teams.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding escalation, approvals, and decision-making processes.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving business requirements while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, presentation development, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Apply a continuous improvement (Kaizen) mindset to evaluate and optimize processes, workflows, and stakeholder engagement models.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve organizational efficiency while maintaining quality and effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Presentation Development

Risk Management

Executive Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Process Optimization

Organizational Efficiency

Technical Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver key initiatives, leadership priorities, and cross‑functional activities across the Cybersecurity, Systems & Resilience organization.
• Create schedules, lead follow‑up meetings, manage risks, and ensure timely execution of key deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across technical, operational, and leadership teams to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Facilitate meetings, leadership reviews, workshops, and planning sessions, including preparation of materials, action tracking, and follow‑up action items with owners.
• Provide visibility into activity status, dependencies, risks, and opportunities for leadership decision‑making.
• Create, refine, and deliver high‑quality executive presentations, reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for senior leadership and executive audiences.
• Transform complex technical and operational information into concise, business‑focused narratives and visual presentations.
• Partner closely with cybersecurity, systems, resilience, and engineering teams to gather content, analyze information, and develop executive‑ready messaging.
• Ensure all leadership presentations align with strategic objectives, executive expectations, and organizational priorities.
• Review and enhance presentations developed by others to ensure consistency, clarity, professionalism, and executive readiness.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders by proactively identifying needs, anticipating challenges, and preparing materials that support strategic decision‑making.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders ranging from executive leadership to highly technical engineering teams.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding escalation, approvals, and decision‑making processes.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving business requirements while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Leverage AI‑enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, presentation development, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Apply a continuous improvement (Kaizen) mindset to evaluate and optimize processes, workflows, and stakeholder engagement models.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve organizational efficiency while maintaining quality and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4-10 years of experience in project management, business operations, executive support, strategy, communications, consulting, or related roles.
• Experience creating executive‑level presentations and briefing materials for leadership audiences.
• Experience partnering with technical teams, engineering organizations, cybersecurity teams, or other technology‑focused functions.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, synthesize information, and operate with limited direction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and pivot quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• 5–7 years of experience supporting leadership teams, strategic initiatives, or cross‑functional programs.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, systems, resilience, or enterprise transformation organizations.
• Familiarity with AI‑powered productivity, presentation, and content development tools.
• Experience applying Lean, Agile, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Project management certification or related training.

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Presentation Development
• Risk Management
• Action Tracking
• Data Analysis
• Executive Reporting
• Process Optimization
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Organizational Efficiency
• Technical Coordination

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Abilities
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Relationship Building
• Judgment and Decision‑Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Certification