Specialist Manager, Physical Security

Office of Security: Security Technology Project Manager (Real Estate Projects)

Specialist Manager, Physical Security Location: West coast preferred

Overview:

The US Office of Security (OOS) is a key function within Finance & Administration, focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment for all Deloitte US professionals. Our mission is to provide our people with the information, tools, and support needed to protect our organization, facilities, and clients. As a Security Project Manager on the Security Technology Operations team, you will lead complex, strategic physical security real estate projects from planning through delivery across US and global teams, managing scope, budgets, risks, dependencies, SLAs, and stakeholder expectations. Advises leaders and teams, resolves issues, and drives consistent execution and progress in a fast-paced environment.

Recruiting for this role ends on 01/10/2027.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive, accurate project plans and schedules. Perform estimation, forecasting, planning, analysis, issue, risk, and change management; manage escalations; facilitate meetings; conduct variance analysis; and report project status.
• Simultaneously manage work across multiple streams of the Deloitte project lifecycle, including requirements definition and business alignment, systems development and configuration, data and systems coordination, communications, end-user adoption, and training.
• Lead cross-functional Security teams in delivering medium- to high-complexity projects that directly support the Firm’s strategy and meet technology and business requirements on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and principals, directors, employees, the Chief Security Officer (CSO), US and global Security leaders, client leaders, channel leads, product owners, shared-resource leaders, technical team leads, and technical and nontechnical teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with external teams, including architects, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers, external project managers, construction managers, and general contractors. Support strategic client engagements by providing value-added information for contract discussions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Security real estate and special security projects impacting leased and owned space, receiving and distributing information internally within Security and externally to stakeholders.
• Coordinate all Security technology bid reviews and project-related purchases, including access control, video, and intercom equipment.
• Proactively identify and assess risks and issues, propose solutions, negotiate with stakeholders, resolve conflicts and roadblocks, build effective teams, and address performance issues.
• Influence and apply project management methodologies and standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely project information in project plans, communications, status reports, and shared sites.
• Lead effective project kickoffs, identify project stakeholders, and define and clarify project roles and responsibilities.
• Propose changes to project methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to support continuous process improvement; participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain control of all project-related documents.
• Manage multiple concurrent project assignments, project tracking, issue resolution, time gathering and reporting, and communication of project progress.
• Conduct regular project reviews and communicate project status in formal and informal settings. Maintain an accurate understanding of each project’s status throughout its lifecycle and communicate it as needed, including to business and technical steering committees.
• Provide timely feedback to team members and their managers. Proactively identify and resolve issues that may affect projects or deliverables, find innovative ways to remove obstacles, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Motivate and lead project teams while fostering collaboration and continuous process improvement.
• Promote effective teamwork and a spirit of partnership.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of quality assurance and software development processes and methodologies, and share knowledge with peers, development and quality assurance (QA) groups, and project team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Security Project Management, including significant experience managing medium- to large-scale projects and multiple concurrent projects.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a physical security project environment within an enterprise with more than 100,000 employees.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Physical Security, or a related field is preferred.
• A strong understanding of physical security, real estate design, and construction processes.
• General knowledge of building management systems (BMS) and fire systems.
• An understanding of applicable international, regional, state, and local laws and jurisdictions.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience developing and managing schedules for medium- to large-scale projects.
• The ability to manage multiple projects effectively, assign and oversee work, meet deadlines, and develop project management reports.
• Experience estimating the time and resources required for tasks and balancing resource capacity across assignments.
• Advanced leadership and general management skills, including negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Experience supervising or managing project resources.
• A results-oriented approach, with the ability to motivate teams, drive progress toward milestones, maintain focus on deliverables, and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, develop creative solutions, and resolve project barriers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills, with the ability to understand and clearly communicate complex ideas to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Expert-level organization and planning skills, with demonstrated analytical, technical, and task-management abilities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• The ability to maintain a high level of client, customer, and sponsor satisfaction while maintaining appropriate project controls.
• The ability to foster positive working relationships with internal and external teams and clients.
• Ability to travel as required; travel may reach 30–50% at times.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with project management tools, including Microsoft Project and SharePoint, as well as Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and Access.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $147,600.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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