Senior Physical Security Project Manager

Location-Gloucester MA

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Physical Security Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise physical security technology projects across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in construction project management, C-CURE access control systems, video management systems, intrusion detection technologies, and integrated security solutions.

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, overseeing vendor execution, and ensuring compliance with corporate security standards. The successful candidate will drive projects from assessment through commissioning and operational handover while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

Review, assess, and intake physical security project requirements submitted by business stakeholders.

Lead end-to-end delivery of physical security projects, including:

Project mobilization

Design coordination

Procurement support

Installation management

System commissioning

Operational handover

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

Coordinate project dependencies across business units, engineering teams, vendors, and security operations.

Prepare programming sheets and technical documentation for security programmers and system administrators in accordance with established design standards.

Ensure successful commissioning through documented testing, acceptance criteria, KPI validation, and formal project closeout processes.

Monitor project progress and provide regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.

Manage project risks, issues, and change requests while maintaining delivery commitments.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, security operations, and external vendors.

Translate business requirements into executable physical security technology solutions.

Communicate project updates, timelines, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies through regular stakeholder reviews.

Facilitate decision-making and alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.

Escalate critical project challenges and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Vendor & Financial Management

Manage vendor performance and ensure delivery of contracted scope, schedules, and quality standards.

Track material procurement, allocation, installation sequencing, and project deliverables.

Support project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance reporting.

Ensure financial accountability and efficient use of project resources.

Review vendor proposals, change orders, and project documentation.

Standards, Governance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure compliance with corporate physical security standards, policies, and best practices.

Evaluate security system designs for scalability, resiliency, and long-term operational sustainability.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization across security programs.

Maintain technical documentation, project procedures, implementation standards, and operational workflows.

Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance security technology performance and business alignment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Security Management, Information Technology, or related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.

10+ years of progressive experience in physical security, security technology, infrastructure, or construction project management.

Proven experience managing complex multi-site or regional security technology deployments.

Strong working knowledge of:

C-CURE Access Control Systems

Avigilon Video Management Systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

Integrated Security Platforms

Security System Integration Concepts

Demonstrated experience managing construction-related security projects.

Experience utilizing project management methodologies and frameworks such as:

PMP

Agile

PMM

PSP (preferred)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PSP, or equivalent project management/security certification.

Experience within large enterprise or global corporate environments.

Knowledge of network infrastructure and enterprise security architecture.

Experience supporting data center, manufacturing, semiconductor, or critical infrastructure environments.

Familiarity with physical security regulatory and compliance requirements.

Core Competencies

Functional Expertise

Deep knowledge of enterprise physical security technologies and project delivery.

Understanding of security operations and system lifecycle management.

Expertise in access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security platforms.

Leadership & Project Management

Ability to lead high-visibility projects with moderate to high complexity.

Strong governance, planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities.

Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Hallmark Global Solutions Ltd

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