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Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for leading physical security project across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project management, physical security technologies, and IT systems integration, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-site deployments. This position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant physical security solutions that protect people, assets, and operations.

Pay: $82,992.00 / year

This is a Monday - Friday in-office position located in Moline, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project management: Define project goals, scope, and work plans; work with management to determine long-term goals of the department (6-month, 1 year, 5 year), establish meaningful and impactful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and work to plan these goals out into manageable projects; specific style of project planning will be dictated by the Project Manager (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of physical security projects, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems
• Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans aligned with corporate security objectives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design scalable, standards-compliant physical security systems that align with corporate security requirements
• Ensure all security installations and designs adhere to corporate physical security standards, industry best practices and applicable regulations
• Support client team as a point of contact for security integrators, contractors, and technology vendors
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including design drawings, change orders, test plans, and close-out reports
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and milestones
• Stay current with emerging physical security technologies and evaluate their applicability to enhance corporate security posture
• Recommend upgrades or new solutions to improve system performance and operational efficiency
• Develop and deliver training programs for local facility teams, security stakeholders, and leadership
• Maintain detailed documentation on procedures, equipment, inventory, and system configurations

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience, preferably managing multi-site or enterprise-level security or technology projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget
• Experience working with security integrators, contractors, and vendors in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Experience interpreting and applying corporate security standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present to and instruct others
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to develop strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, attention to detail, be well organized, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills specifically within Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated integrity, honesty, poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and handle after-hours support as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Project management experience
• College Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field
• Certification in one or more of the following:
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience in enterprise or global security environments, especially in corporate, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
• Background in security risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or Bluebeam for reviewing or creating security system layouts
• Experience working in cross-functional teams involving security, IT, facilities, legal, and compliance

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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