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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager in Dallas, TX.

Role Description

• Define and track success metrics with business owners to measure value and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder maps and communication plans.
• Own project financials and ensure budget adherence.
• Apply standardized PMO methodologies to all projects.
• Plan and secure resource assignments efficiently.
• Proactively manage and resolve risks and issues.
• Lead governance and decision-making for complex, enterprise-wide programs.
• Ensure quality assurance is planned and executed effectively.
• Integrate cross-functional deliverables from other teams.
• Promote transparency, urgency, and accountability across programs.
• Uphold and evolve PMO governance, processes, and continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities
• Own all cybersecurity-related projects.
• Lead projects directly or coach project managers through execution.
• Serve as the escalation point for project risks and issues.
• Keep leadership informed and aligned on initiative progress.
• Maintain awareness of enterprise-wide initiatives to ensure alignment.
• Advise leaders on cross-functional impacts and drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate across business and technical teams regardless of reporting lines.
• Build strong partnerships to support initiative execution.
• Regularly review performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications
Education & Experience
• 3–5 years managing large-scale, strategic programs.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity system implementations.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, ServiceNow, and Apptio (or equivalents).

Core Competencies
• Leadership & Mentorship
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Resource & Financial Management
• Change Management & Governance
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and PTO.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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