Security Programs Lead for Data Center Deployments

Fleet Data Centers; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers in Reno, Nevada seeks a Security Technical Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of physical security systems across our data center portfolio. You will drive security programs from design through turnover, coordinating with construction, operations, and vendors to ensure scalable implementations.

This role blends security engineering with project management, requiring strong execution, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide multiple security

Qualifications

• Experience delivering physical security systems in a construction or critical infrastructure environment.
• Knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV/video surveillance systems.
• Experience coordinating vendors, integrators, installers, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to schedule, budget, and detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with security platforms such as enterprise access control and video management.
• Familiarity with commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as PMP, PSP, CPP, or CPTED are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of physical security projects and technical programs supporting new construction, site expansion, retrofit work, and infrastructure changes across Fleet campuses.
• Manage the security scope for systems such as access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance/CCTV, alarm monitoring, screening, and emergency response support.
• Partner with Design & Engineering, Construction, Operations, IT/OT, EHS, and external vendors to ensure security requirements are incorporated into drawings, specifications, submittals, procurement, installation, testing, and closeout.
• Review and coordinate technical design packages for security infrastructure, including schedules, device layouts, low‑voltage pathways, panel locations, and interfaces with related building systems.
• Drive project governance for security workstreams, including scope definition, RFQs, bid review, vendor onboarding, budget tracking, change management, punch resolution, turnover documentation, and lessons learned.
• Serve as the technical program lead for security dependencies that affect broader site delivery, including coordination with related campus infrastructure and supporting systems.
• Provide clear updates to leadership on schedule, budget, risks, blockers, and readiness across security initiatives.
• Establish and track KPIs such as: installation quality and defect rates, vendor performance, budget vs. actuals, schedule adherence, commissioning readiness, turnover and operational acceptance.
• Support site readiness by ensuring local teams have the documentation, training, and technical support required to operate and sustain deployed security systems.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements that strengthen Fleet’s physical security posture while remaining practical for a live construction and operations environment.
• Influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority and help align security priorities with Fleet’s broader delivery and operational objectives.

Skills

Physical security systems

Access control

Intrusion detection

CCTV/video surveillance

Vendor coordination

Project management

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Education

PMP/PSP/CPP/CPTED certifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Fleet Data Centers in Reno, Nevada seeks a Security Technical Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of physical security systems across our data center portfolio. You will drive security programs from design through turnover, coordinating with construction, operations, and vendors to ensure scalable implementations.

This role blends security engineering with project management, requiring strong execution, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide multiple security