Principal Technical Program Manager, Physical Security

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the roadmap for data center physical security programs, including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection.
• Translate business and security objectives into executable program plans with measurable outcomes.
• Lead global initiatives spanning new builds, retrofits, and operational enhancements.
• Drive end-to-end program execution across design, procurement, deployment, and operations.
• Manage dependencies across engineering, construction, compliance, and vendor teams.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with risk posture.
• Partner with security engineers to define scalable, standardized physical security architectures.
• Establish global design standards for systems such as CCTV, badge access, biometrics, and monitoring platforms.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and integrate improvements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks across data center environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST frameworks).
• Lead audits, incident reviews, and corrective action programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, regional operations, legal, and compliance teams.
• Communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Influence decision-making across organizational boundaries.
• Manage relationships with security vendors, integrators, and consultants.
• Oversee RFP processes, vendor selection, and performance management.
• Drive cost efficiency without compromising security posture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, security engineering, or infrastructure delivery.
• Proven experience managing large-scale physical security programs in data centers, critical infrastructure, or similar environments.
• Deep understanding of physical security systems (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter defense).
• Strong program management skills, including planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience working with global teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.