Project Manager, Global Clients

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world‑leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. With more than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries, the company focuses daily on helping make the world a safer place. The open Project Manager position is dedicated to a national‑account customer and requires regular on‑site presence in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects using appropriate principles, methods, and techniques.
• Develop planning documents including project plans, scope documents, statements of work, charters, schedules, etc.
• Determine scope, effort, schedule, funding, staffing, resource allocation, and metrics through detailed requirements development.
• Create sub‑plans such as communications, quality assurance, resource, procurement, and deployment plans.
• Manage projects with issue/risk identification and resolution, change management, reporting, internal/external communication, financial management, and metrics tracking.
• Identify, document, and prioritize change requests; facilitate approval and re‑plan as necessary.
• Set and manage expectations with resource managers regarding allocation and performance.
• Ensure effective Quality Assurance/Quality Control mechanisms are in place and adhered to.
• Execute project closeout activities, including turnover to appropriate operations teams.
• Collaborate directly with other groups and departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Follow up and report on key metrics, including customer satisfaction.
• Lead the definition, execution, and delivery of project deliverables.
• Generate new techniques, ideas, and solutions to improve delivery quality, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Identify lessons learned and share them across the organization.
• Coach and mentor new team members as they join.
• Support other groups as needs arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• PMP certification (preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience in mission‑critical construction environments, ideally in the data‑center sector.
• Proven track record managing security technology projects (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) from design to commissioning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong application of Project Management fundamentals, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organization, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail.
• Effective interaction with all levels of management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio.

Securitas Technology is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce, guided by the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.