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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Project Manager - **Company:** Whelan Security - **Location:** Decatur, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Databases, Microsoft Office - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=26003&siteid=5325&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=920757 ## About the Role * Authorized to work in the United States * Able to pass an extensive screening process * A college degree or equivalent work experience * At least 3-5 years of experience in security operations leadership, with a proven track record of handling increasingly complex responsibilities. Your Skills and Competencies: * Great leadership and problem-solving skills, able to handle multiple tasks at once. * Good at building relationships, communicating, and paying attention to details. * Professional, self-driven, and skilled in using Microsoft Office and CRM software. * Positive, energetic, and good at strategic thinking and financial planning. * Experienced in managing projects and staying calm under pressure. * Honest and ethical, aligning with our company's values. * Skilled in writing reports, client communications, and instructional materials. * Experienced in financial planning and understanding profit margins. * Good at handling challenges and managing stress effectively. * Excellent at written and verbal communication, customer service, and project management. ## Description Join our dynamic team as a contract security services Project Manager in Decatur, Illinois, where you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional performance on-site for one of our key accounts. You'll handle client issues, communicate with key contacts, and build strong relationships to enhance the client's security services. Your responsibilities include updating business databases, reviewing compliance, managing billing, analyzing data, and preparing reports. You'll also guide our customers through projects and deliver detailed presentations, showcasing your expertise in security services., * Handle client or team issues and emergencies. * Communicate regularly with key client contacts and local GardaWorld Branch Teams. * Build and maintain strong relationships with principal accounts. * Improve the client's security program for long-term success. * Meet and maintain contracted KPIs. * Guide customers through integration projects, contracts, RFPs, and onboarding. * Deliver detailed presentations focused on client needs. * Update business databases (CRM, ERP). * Review MSA compliance at branch and site levels. * Develop and evaluate security and crisis management plans. * Manage client billing, including DSO assessments and overdue payment follow-ups. * Keep Client Summary Forms (CSF) and Account Summary Forms (ASF) current. * Analyze data and prepare internal reports. * Provide precise pricing estimates in collaboration with the local branch and executive sponsor. * Write reports, client communications, instructional materials, and operating guidelines. * Demonstrate expertise in financial forecasting and margin analysis. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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