POSITION SUMMARY

As the Project Manager at CyLife Church, you will lead, coordinate, and execute cross-functional projects that support our mission of making and sending disciples who love and live like Jesus. From ministry launches to large-scale events, from systems upgrades to strategic initiatives you’ll bring clarity, alignment, and momentum. Your leadership will help translate vision into action while equipping teams to collaborate effectively and steward resources wisely.

You’ll work closely with Operations Pastor to build and manage systems that empower people and maximize ministry impact. This role is central to helping CyLife function with excellence and intentionality in every season.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a Christ-centered, solutions-oriented leader with a strong relationship with Jesus, a heart for the local church, and alignment with CyLife’s mission, values, and discipleship DNA. Learn more about our DNA and values at https://cylifechurch.com/about-us.

The ideal candidate is a strategic planner, a strong communicator, and a relational collaborator who thrives in both high-level strategy and boots-on-the-ground execution. They bring strong organizational and leadership skills, excel under deadlines, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously. They’re proficient in project management tools such as Asana, and they bring at least 5 years of experience in project or operations leadership—preferably in a multi-ministry or church environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

While tasks will vary by season, key responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Facilitate planning, execution, and evaluation of cross-departmental projects (e.g., new ministry launches, facility upgrades, system overhauls).
• Build project scopes, timelines, budgets, and ownership assignments.
• Track milestones, run alignment meetings, and ensure accountability to deadlines.
• Work in closely with Creative and Communications Directors to help organize and manage timelines, projects, and overall effectiveness of collaboration. 
• Anticipate obstacles and proactively remove roadblocks to keep teams moving forward.

Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with the Leadership Team to implement high-level priorities (e.g., rollouts, pipelines, expansion readiness).
• Break down complex vision into actionable and measurable plans.
• Monitor implementation, capture feedback, and recommend strategic improvements.

Church-Wide Event Support

• Serve as logistics lead and operations liaison for major church events:
• Christmas Eve Services
• Good Friday & Easter Week
• Church-Wide Leadership Trainings
• Groups or Serve Weekends
• Collaborate with Worship, Communications, Tech, Connections, Kids, Discipleship, and Facilities to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive planning timelines, volunteer coordination systems, and contingency plans.
• Support post-event debriefs and reporting to refine future execution.

Communication & Coordination

• Ensure executive-level initiatives are translated into actionable steps for departments.
• Centralize communication for shared projects and cross-team collaboration.
• Host regular alignment meetings, track follow-ups, and document outcomes.
• Build repeatable systems and workflows that scale with ministry growth.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and manage scorecards and evaluation tools for major events and initiatives.
• Provide progress reports to the Executive Team and key stakeholders.
• Capture wins, gaps, and process learnings to drive continuous improvement.

Data & Insights   

• Support the development and management of scorecards and KPIs to track progress and impact.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to identify measurable goals for key initiatives and assess outcomes.
• Sift through data to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities that inform decision-making and planning.
• Create dashboards, reports, and summaries that translate data into actionable insights for ministry leaders.
• Ensure systems are in place to consistently capture relevant data across departments and events.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in project or operations leadership (preferably in a church or nonprofit setting).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage both the details and the big picture.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Asana and Planning Center.
• Exceptional communicator—both written and verbal—with a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Calm and capable under pressure, especially in high-demand seasons like Christmas and Easter.
• Deeply aligned with CyLife’s mission, values, and disciple-making vision.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Large church-wide events run smoothly, with all teams aligned, prepared, and supported.
• Strategic initiatives move from “vision” to “done” with clarity, excellence, and unity.
• Ministries feel empowered—not overwhelmed—by centralized project support.
• Post-project reviews yield tangible insights and drive long-term ministry improvement.

CORE VALUES/COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES 

We expect the Project Manager to model and live out the CyLife Church Core Values as they go about their work, as well as, help to support the staff to live out these Core Values as well. 

CYLIFE STAFF CORE VALUES

1.     Fighting for Relationship

We are committed to fighting for authentic relationship and traveling light by extending grace and speaking truth in times of conflict and accountability. We will stay curious first in order to express trust, honor and respect to one another. We will choose to call you up and not out. We will be known by our love for one another!

2.     Servant Leadership/Humility (I am third)

We will strive to set the standard to be servant leaders by modeling Jesus’ life of coming to serve and not be served. We will do whatever it takes to get something done, no matter what our role or title. We will consistently seek input and feedback and humbly receive it, so we can grow personally and as a church.

3.     Team/Collaboration (Better together or Team First)

We are committed to a Team first attitude. We are stronger and better together, (which is why we value people over programs). Silo ministry is unacceptable, so we will collaborate with others so that we can get the best outcomes. We will collectively sacrifice and work together in order to have the greatest Kingdom impact.

4.     Fun/Don’t take ourselves too seriously

We strongly believe in having a lot of fun in what we do. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and enjoy laughing a lot, especially at ourselves. We strive to use humor responsibly so that we don’t hurt relationships.

5.     Grit/Resiliency (We don’t quit)

We will persistently pursue excellence and go the extra mile in all matters. When things are hard, we will dig deep, have each

other’s back, and courageously do whatever it takes to finish what we set out to do.

6.     Be Responsible (Own it)

We will take full responsibility for our part in all matters. We will be responsible, respectful and accountable to one another. We will take initiative, seek solutions and seek constant improvement in our personal, spiritual and leadership development.

Competencies and Abilities:

• Communication: You speak and write effectively, using appropriate convention and communication channels based on the situation; you actively listen to others, ask questions to verify understanding, and you use tact and consideration whendelivering feedback to others.

• Flexibility: You respond positively and adapt to change initiatives. You demonstrate ongoing support for change efforts.

• Collaboration and Partnership: You encourage and embrace dialogue from team members, while anticipating and resolving conflicting differences by exploring mutually agreeable solutions. You share key information with others involved in aproject or effort. You follow the biblical model for resolving conflict in accordance with Matthew 18.

• Managing Work: You are methodical and efficient in structuring and completing tasks. You are able to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and show initiative.

• Quality: You set high standards for your work and ensure quality and accuracy in every aspect of work performed.

• Coachable: You are able to receive constructive feedback and coaching from leaders and peers without being defensive. You promptly modify behavior to meet expectations.

• Maturity: You are able to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand. You are able to put the needs of the ministry above your personal needs.

• Accountability: You take personal responsibility and ownership for adhering to all policies and procedures while also completing work timely and in accordance with performance expectations. You take responsibility and ownership for your own personal spiritual development.

• Responsibility: You are able to independently make and meet commitments made to yourself and others, keeping the promises you make, and acknowledging and accepting the choices you have made, the actions you have taken, and the results.

Join Our Mission

At CyLife Church, we believe that excellent execution honors God and serves people. If you thrive on turning ideas into action and building systems that empower others, we’d love to hear from you.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE JOB APPLICATION TO EMAIL TO JOBS@CYLIFECHURCH.COM