IT Project Manager-Security System Platform (34271)

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.