Project Manager

Northland Controls (india); Mumbai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Controls is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Bengaluru and Mumbai operations in India. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning and handover.

The role requires managing schedules, budgets, resources, and client relationships, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement and Operations to deliver security integration projects for global clients. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent.
• 7+ years of project management experience in security or systems integration.
• PMI PMP and CSPM certifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of security systems such as access control, CCTV, VMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple security integration projects through full lifecycle.
• Develop project execution plans: scope, milestones, schedules, budgets.
• Oversee budgets, change orders, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and subcontractors.
• Maintain client relationships and manage expectations.
• Ensure safety and quality standards on site.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Northland Controls is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Operations team in Bengaluru and Mumbai, India. This is an exciting opportunity for a security industry professional who enjoys managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative physical security solutions for global clients.

In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and final handover. You'll manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and client relationships while partnering closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple security integration projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and final handover.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, including scope, deliverables, milestones, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Oversee project portfolios ranging from $1.5 million to $3 million in value, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships, managing expectations, and proactively addressing project challenges.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, installation teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.
• Review project scopes, technical specifications, security system designs, architectural drawings, and related documentation to ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Oversee installation activities, subcontractor performance, material availability, and site coordination to maintain project schedules and quality standards.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, cost forecasting, resource planning, billing milestones, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, scheduling conflicts, technical challenges, and resource constraints while implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate system integration, testing, commissioning, quality inspections, and client acceptance activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, budgets, progress reports, risk registers, change requests, and closeout records.
• Prepare regular project status reports and financial updates for internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, contractual obligations, company policies, and established quality standards.
• Support project estimates, technical proposals, and scope reviews for new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, operational efficiency, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management (preferred), Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications.
• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably within the physical security or systems integration industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from initial conception and planning through execution, commissioning, and final delivery.
• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, video management systems, and integrated security solutions.
• Lenel, Genetec, or other relevant industry certifications preferred.
• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute preferred.
• Ability to complete the Security Industry Association's Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification within the first six months of employment.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, cost forecasting, scheduling, and change-order management.
• Experience coordinating engineering teams, installation personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, technical specifications, and bills of materials.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive client and team relationships.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools.
• Ability to travel to project and construction sites as required, potentially up to 50% of the time.
• Must be authorized to work in India.