Program Manager

NextGen Security•Sweetwater, TX

About The Position

NextGen Security is seeking an experienced electronic security program manager to serve customers in the DFW area, with travel to Childress, Texas; Sweetwater, Texas; and Southeast Oklahoma. The role involves travel 2–3 days per week and includes project manager training and oversight, communications with large customers, oversight of installation projects, project financial responsibility, scheduling, quality control, and coordination of installation and subcontractor teams. The Program Manager will be the primary point of contact for the company’s largest and most valued customers. The position works closely with the Director of Operations on resource needs and initiatives. The manager oversees customer programs and projects assigned both to them and to other project managers, and helps develop project managers through training and mentoring. Work may take place in a chemical plant environment, where safe work practices are required. NextGen Security is an electronic security systems integrator serving commercial and industrial companies with engineering design, implementation, management, and ongoing maintenance services. Compensation is based on background and experience, with a performance-based commission package and a full benefits package.

Requirements

At least 10 years of security experience, including at least 4 years in project management.
At least 5 years of experience configuring, installing, and maintaining enterprise-level access control systems.
At least 5 years of experience with fiber- and copper-based intrusion detection systems (IDS).
At least 5 years of experience configuring, installing, and maintaining enterprise-level IP-based video management systems.
Networking and IT knowledge.
Superior problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience managing technician and subcontractor project teams.
Familiarity with local electronic security codes and industry standards.
Ability to work safely in a chemical plant environment.
Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project, and other Microsoft products.
Willingness to travel 2–3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Access control system vendor certifications in Software House, Genetec, Open Options, ProWatch, and/or Lenel.
Video management system vendor certifications in Genetec, OnSSI, MaxPro, and/or Milestone.
Intrusion detection system vendor certifications in Senstar/Optellios and/or FFT.
Experience with computer operating systems, network design, and implementation.
TWIC cardholder.

Responsibilities

Train, mentor, and help develop project managers.
Oversee large customer programs and projects, including projects assigned to the Program Manager and other Project Managers.
Communicate with large customers and represent NextGen Security as the primary point of contact for its largest and most valued customers.
Oversee complete installation projects, including project finances, scheduling, and quality control.
Coordinate installation teams, technicians, and subcontractors.
Work with the Director of Operations on resource needs and initiatives.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Work safely in chemical plant environments.