Lead design, deployment, and commissioning of enterprise physical security systems (access control, VMS, intercoms, alarms). Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, vendors, integrators, and cross-functional stakeholders. Perform hands-on Lenel OnGuard programming, configuration, testing, and system administration. Ensure documentation, change control, safety, and client sign-off across new builds, renovations, and upgrades.
Position Overview
Essential Job Functions
We are seeking an experienced Security Systems Project Manager to be embedded on our client’s Security Technology team.
This role combines corporate security systems design and deployment project management with hands-on technical programming responsibilities. The ideal candidate will lead the deployment of enterprise security technologies while supporting system programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning activities. Experience with Lenel OnGuard is required.
The Security Systems Project Manager will oversee security technology projects including access control, video management systems, intercoms, alarms, and other integrated security solutions across new builds, renovations, and system upgrades. This individual will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and security integrators to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with security standards.
This is a full-time, fully onsite role based in San Jose, CA. Travel to project sites will be required approximately 25% of the time.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead all phases of security-systems projects including design, bid management, installation oversight, and final testing and commissioning for new builds and MACs.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot new and existing security devices within the client’s Lenel access control environment.
- Develop detailed project plans defining scope, schedule, deliverables, resources, budget, and risk management strategies.
- Design and review security system layouts (CCTV, access control, intrusion, intercom, etc.) in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
- Evaluate vendor bids, manage the selection process, and oversee contractors through installation to ensure quality, compliance, and documentation accuracy.
- Coordinate and lead meetings with cross-functional stakeholders (Workplace, Program Delivery, IT/Network, Security Operations, GC, and integrators) to align project scope, schedule, and execution.
- Oversee system testing, commissioning, and handover activities to ensure full functionality, proper documentation, and client sign-off.
- Track project performance, issues, and financials — including cost and schedule variances — and apply structured change-management processes as needed.
- Maintain all project documentation and ensure client satisfaction, safety, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of project management experience leading enterprise-wide security-systems deployments (new builds and/or large MAC/upgrades) and construction/physical infrastructure projects.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience programming, configuring, and supporting enterprise physical security systems.
- Experience with Lenel OnGuard programming, configuration, and system administration.
- Experience managing vendors, contractors, and security system integrators.
- Excellent project management skills with proficiency managing numerous concurrent project deliverables with little supervision.
- Strong communicator and collaborator: able to influence cross-functional teams, engage at technical and executive levels, and drive consensus.
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