Jobs · Project Management · Illinois

Project Manager - Security

GardaWorld · Pekin, IL · Today
Project Management$52k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Handle client or team issues and emergencies.
  • Communicate regularly with key client contacts and local GardaWorld Branch Teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with principal accounts.
  • Improve the client’s security program for long-term success.
  • Maintain contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Guide customers through integration projects, contracts, RFPs, and onboarding.
  • Deliver detailed presentations focused on client needs.
  • Update business databases (CRM, ERP).
  • Review Master Service Agreements (MSA) compliance at branch and site levels.
  • Develop and evaluate security and crisis management plans.
  • Manage client billing, including DSO assessments and overdue payment follow-ups.
  • Keep Client Summary Forms (CSF) and Account Summary Forms (ASF) current.
  • Analyze data and prepare internal reports.
  • Provide precise pricing estimates in collaboration with the local branch and executive sponsor.
  • Write reports, client communications, instructional materials, and operating guidelines.
  • Perform financial forecasting and margin analysis.
  • Prepare and present detailed proposals and presentations.

Qualifications

  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Pass an extensive screening process.
  • A college degree or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in security operations leadership/supervision, with a proven track record of handling increasingly complex responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies

  • Great leadership and problem-solving skills, able to handle multiple tasks at once.
  • Good at building relationships, communicating, and paying attention to details.
  • Professional, self-driven, and skilled in using Microsoft Office and CRM software.
  • Positive, energetic, and good at strategic thinking and financial planning.
  • Experienced in managing projects and staying calm under pressure.
  • Honest and ethical, aligning with our company’s values.
  • Skilled in writing reports, client communications, and instructional materials.
  • Experienced in financial planning and understanding profit margins.
  • Good at handling challenges and managing stress effectively.
  • Excellent at written and verbal communication, customer service, and project management.

Pay

Competitive Salary: $52,000.00 / year

Schedule

Work Site Location: Decatur, IL

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
  • Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Similar jobs