Security Technology Program Manager, VP - Physical Security

Blackstone • New York, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. The Physical Security Team at Blackstone is responsible for protecting the firm’s people, offices, and operations across the globe. This includes securing in‑house and external events, executive protection, and daily operational support to ensure a safe, resilient environment. We are seeking a full‑time Security Technology Program Manager for our New York office to support these mission‑critical functions. Position Overview: The Security Technology Program Manager is an experienced professional with expertise in security technology and project management. This role focuses on evaluating, deploying, and managing physical security technologies, with an emphasis on access control, video management, and security design for construction projects. Key responsibilities include leading capital security projects, running proof-of-concept initiatives, standardizing platforms, and ensuring compliance with security requirements across all sites. This individual will manage a portfolio of security technology projects, working closely with Physical Security, Technology, Cyber Security, Facilities, vendors, and integrators. They will evaluate emerging technologies, lead technical pilots, and establish design standards for construction and renovations. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with CCure 9000, leading access control and VMS platforms, video analytics, and strong program and project management skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing physical security technology or capital security projects in enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with CCure 9000 access control systems.
• Deep expertise of video management platforms including VideoEdge, Victor, and Genetec, as well as video analytics solutions.
• Proven experience running proof‑of‑concept evaluations and translating findings into scalable solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor oversight, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Experience supporting new construction or renovation projects with defined security design and integration responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills; effectively brief senior-level leadership and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with identity platforms and physical‑digital credential workflows preferred.
• Knowledge of emerging physical security sensors, analytics, and cloud‑based security ecosystems preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, PSP, CSPO/PSPO, or relevant security technology credentials preferred.
• Experience working in highly regulated or multi‑site global environments preferred.
• Program and Project Management experience: capital project execution, vendor oversight, budget and timeline management.
• Technical experience with access control operations, VMS administration, video analytics, system design standards, platform lifecycle management.
• Evaluation and innovation skills in order to pilot design, testing frameworks, performance measurement, technology selection.
• Delivers on requirements definition, implementation oversight, QA, commissioning, and turnover.
• Communication skills in order to provide clear executive‑level updates, maintain decision records, escalate risks, and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Product and Technology Strategy: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (access control, video, analytics, sensors) for scalability, risk reduction, and cost-effectiveness. Maintain a 12–18 month pipeline of solutions and upgrades.
• Proof‑of‑Concept Management: Plan and execute pilots for new hardware, software, and analytics platforms. Define success criteria, analyze results, and recommend enterprise adoption or deprecation.
• Project Leadership: Manage security technology workstreams for new builds, renovations, and infrastructure projects. Develop design packages, oversee integrators, and ensure alignment with security standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Physical Security, Facilities, IT, and vendors to align technology with operational needs. Provide regular updates and ensure projects meet scope, budget, and timeline.
• Technical Platform Expertise: Act as SME for CCure 9000, VideoEdge, Victor, Genetec, and video analytics platforms. Lead configurations, upgrades, integrations, and optimization efforts.
• Risk, Reliability, and Compliance: Ensure systems are resilient, cyber-hardened, and compliant with policies and audit standards. Support lifecycle planning and vendor evaluations.
• Reporting and Communications: Deliver executive updates, project scorecards, and post-project reviews. Promote continuous improvement through feedback and lessons learned.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
• paid time off
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed