Security Project Manager
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Job description
- Manage end-to-end security technology projects, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related infrastructure
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
- Coordinate internal stakeholders (Security, IT, Facilities, Real Estate, Legal) and external vendors/integrators
- Oversee system design reviews to ensure solutions meet security standards, operational needs, and technical requirements
- Track project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget execution
- Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and close-out activities
- Review drawings, scopes of work, submittals, and change orders
- Conduct site walks and validate installations against approved designs
- Manage vendor performance, escalations, and issue resolution
- Ensure documentation is completed, including as-built drawings, system configurations, and handover packages
- Provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders
Requirements
The Security Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering physical security technology projects across corporate offices, campuses, and/or data center environments. This role requires strong project management skills combined with a working knowledge of access control systems, CCTV/video surveillance, and basic IP networking principles to effectively coordinate vendors, internal stakeholders, and technical teams., * Working knowledge of access control systems
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Working knowledge of CCTV / video surveillance systems
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Understanding of basic IP networking concepts, including:
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IP addressing
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VLANs
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PoE (Power over Ethernet)
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Network switches
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Bandwidth considerations
Familiarity with system integrations between security platforms and enterprise IT networks
Ability to communicate effectively with IT/network teams without requiring deep engineering expertise, * 3-7+ years of project management experience, preferably in physical security or low-voltage technology projects
- Experience managing vendors, integrators, and multi-site deployments
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
- Comfortable working in operational environments (corporate offices, construction sites, data centers), * Experience with enterprise access control and VMS platforms
- Experience in corporate, campus, or data center security environments
- PMP, CAPM, or security-focused project management certification a plus
- Familiarity with construction coordination and facilities workflows