Lead Project Manager Dallas TX Hybrid

About Forged Fiber 

Forged Fiber 37 is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Lead Project Manager to join the Transformation Office. This role will be responsible for leading and coordinating strategic transformation initiatives across Finance, Build Engine, Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project management professional who excels at building and executing complex project plans, managing cross-functional stakeholders, identifying risks, and driving initiatives through successful completion. While experience across all business functions is not required, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new business processes, influence stakeholders, and effectively manage projects spanning multiple departments.

This role requires strong leadership, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment where priorities and business needs continue to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Lead planning, execution, and closeout activities for multiple enterprise transformation projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Establish project governance, reporting structures, and communication plans to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Drive project execution while ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and steering committees to maintain momentum and accountability.
• Monitor project health and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project change requests and ensure appropriate stakeholder approvals.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with business leaders across Finance, Build Engine, Operations, HR, IT, and other functional areas to gather requirements and define project objectives.
• Coordinate efforts across internal teams, external consultants, and software implementation partners.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization to remove roadblocks and accelerate decision-making.
• Drive accountability among project team members and stakeholders to ensure commitments are met.

Executive Communication & Reporting

• Develop executive-level presentations, status reports, dashboards, and project updates.
• Communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Present project findings and recommendations in a concise and business-focused manner.
• Escalate critical issues and risks appropriately while providing actionable resolution options.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Support the Transformation Office in identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business processes.
• Assist business leaders in defining future-state processes and implementation roadmaps.
• Promote project management best practices and standard methodologies throughout the organization.
• Contribute to portfolio planning and strategic transformation initiatives that support company growth objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving multiple business units and stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to build detailed project plans and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Monday.com, or equivalent platforms.

Success Attributes

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly adaptable and comfortable managing ambiguity.
• Demonstrate strong leadership without requiring direct authority.
• Effectively build relationships across diverse business functions.
• Maintain a strong focus on execution and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Possess executive presence and the ability to influence decision-making.
• Take ownership of projects from initiation through closeout while maintaining accountability for results.

Travel

Limited travel may be required based on project and business needs.

This leads naturally into a career leveling structure above a Project Manager and aligned to the type of enterprise transformation portfolio FF37 is running today across HR, Finance, Operations, Build Engine, and IT.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, or related project management certification.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What to Expect Next

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.   We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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