IT Project Manager-Security System Platform (34271)

IT Project Manager-Security System Platform (34271)

Posted 1 day ago by 1756538110

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The IT Project Manager for the Security Systems Platform will lead and coordinate strategic security technology initiatives within the Global Security Project Management Office (PMO). This role requires a strong background in technical project management, particularly in enterprise-level environments, and involves managing multiple concurrent projects. The Project Manager will ensure effective execution and delivery of projects while maintaining communication with stakeholders and technical teams. A focus on security systems and access management is advantageous for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent strategic projects.
  • Manage project intake, scheduling, timeline tracking, milestone management, and meeting facilitation as per GS PMO processes.
  • Draft and maintain project documentation (e.g., 4 ups), following up regularly with team members to ensure progress and accountability.
  • Arrange and facilitate regular stakeholder meetings.
  • Collect, document, and communicate project success metrics, key ownership details, and critical milestones with relevant teams.
  • Measure project outcomes and success against organizational goals.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and alignment, taking action as needed.
  • Develop and implement change management plans for integration of new projects and processes.
  • Create communications and support channels for upcoming changes, fostering user adoption and minimizing resistance.
  • Build and maintain long-term project timelines and RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities.
  • Lead initiatives such as data standardization for systems like Genetec access control.
  • Ensure project governance, process documentation, and training resources are developed, stored, and shared as appropriate.
  • Confirm that systems and projects meet policy and training requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Degree in a relevant subject area.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing projects or change management communications.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.
  • Proven experience as a project manager, preferably in security technology, systems integration, or technical project environments.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Expertise in stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, and documentation practices.
  • Experience with change management strategies and training development.
  • Familiarity with access management systems (e.g., Genetec, Envoy), and mass communication systems, (e.g. Everbridge) is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word).
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: IT Project Manager-Security Systems Platform
Location: Open for 100% REMOTE
Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Possible further extension)

Top 3-5 skills, experience required for this position:

  1. Strong background in technical project management , delivering solutions in enterprise-level and globally distributed environments.
  2. Experience with security systems, access management, or access control platforms (e.g., Envoy, Everbridge, Genetec) is a plus.
  3. Ability to create detailed project plans, maintain documentation, analyze metrics, and coordinate with both stakeholders and technical teams .
  4. Exposure to planning and executing product rollouts/launch/deploying or implementations would be an advantage.

Description:
The Project Manager will play a key role in leading and coordinating strategic security technology initiatives under the Global Security Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective execution and successful delivery across a portfolio of projects. The Project Manager must possess a strong understanding of project management best practices along with strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent strategic projects.
  • Manage project intake, scheduling, timeline tracking, milestone management, and meeting facilitation as per GS PMO processes.
  • Draft and maintain project documentation (e.g., 4 ups), following up regularly with team members to ensure progress and accountability.
  • Arrange and facilitate regular stakeholder meetings.
  • Collect, document, and communicate project success metrics, key ownership details, and critical milestones with relevant teams.
  • Measure project outcomes and success against organizational goals.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and alignment, taking action as needed.
  • Develop and implement change management plans for integration of new projects and processes.
  • Create communications and support channels for upcoming changes, fostering user adoption and minimizing resistance.
  • Build and maintain long-term project timelines and RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities.
  • Lead initiatives such as data standardization for systems like Genetec access control.
  • Ensure project governance, process documentation, and training resources are developed, stored, and shared as appropriate.
  • Confirm that systems and projects meet policy and training requirements.

Qualifications and Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
  • Degree in a relevant subject area.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing projects or change management communications.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.
  • Proven experience as a project manager, preferably in security technology, systems integration, or technical project environments.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Expertise in stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, and documentation practices.
  • Experience with change management strategies and training development.
  • Familiarity with access management systems (e.g., Genetec, Envoy), and mass communication systems, (e.g. Everbridge) is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word).
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.