Senior Project Manager, Office of the Chief Security Officer
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager works in the Security Technology and Programs (ST&P) Department, which develops, implements, and manages safeguards for Port Authority facilities against threats to physical infrastructure, unauthorized access, cybersecurity attacks, breaches of protected security information, and insider threats. The Security Project Management unit implements the agency’s 10-year Security Capital Plan, supports Line Department-led projects through threat assessments, design reviews, and construction audits, coordinates with the ST&P Security Technology unit, and conducts studies to address risks and evaluate emerging security technologies. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Security Project Management, the Senior Project Manager advances projects and programs across all life-cycle stages within approved scope, schedule, and budget. The role manages physical security and security technology projects, as well as security reviews for Line Department-managed and Tenant Construction projects. The position is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, requires four days of in-office presence, and permits remote work up to one day per week. Site visits at Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or demonstrated comparable experience.
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and program management.
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating design efforts and construction activities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams.
- Ability to meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to project sites as needed.
- Selected candidate must undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively use limited available resources.
- Experience understanding and reviewing construction documents.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating in a diverse and inclusive team toward technical excellence.
- Knowledge and experience planning and deploying physical security projects, including vehicle barriers and perimeter protection systems, and security technology solutions such as CCTV, access control, radio and communication systems, IP-based network infrastructure, sensors, and applications.
- Strengths in customer service, decision-making, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions within the scope of responsibility, with judgment about when to escalate issues.
- Ability to lead or moderate technical discussions among engineering, technical, construction, and facility operations staff and to negotiate and persuade others toward recommended solutions.
- Ability to review design drawings containing multiple discipline details and specifications.
- Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to stakeholders and prepare and conduct executive briefings.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Registered Architect (RA) license.
Responsibilities
- Manage a workload that includes physical security projects, security technology projects, and security reviews of Line Department-managed and Tenant Construction projects.
- Manage projects from inception through closeout to advance progress and maintain momentum.
- Participate in site visits at Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey as required.
- Establish scope, budget, and timeframe for new and planned projects.
- Prepare authorization documents, supporting materials, and presentations to secure budget authorizations and contract awards.
- Lead integrated project teams to meet objectives, working with Engineering Design, Project Delivery, Construction Management, Technology, Facility Operations, Maintenance, Security, Project Management, and Procurement units.
- Develop recovery plans when needed to meet project schedule milestones and maintain project budgets.
- Maintain project deliverable milestones and ensure timely, high-quality information in monthly project control reporting systems and project briefings.
- Demonstrate process efficiencies and mitigate facility operational impacts during project execution.
- Analyze and address stakeholder questions and issues; negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts.
- Analyze project risks and develop procurement strategies to mitigate them.
- Prepare reports and conduct presentations to brief senior management on projects.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
