Security Project Manager Associate

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in electric energy as a Security Project Manager Associate in Columbus, OH. You will manage security projects, ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction while optimizing costs and quality. The role offers a path into a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to enhancing community safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in relevant fields with project management experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in project estimating or controls.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PSM, or CSM.

Responsibilities

• Execute small to medium-sized security projects with budget management.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop project plans and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Construction, or related field

Associate’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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Job Posting End Date

06-20-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Security Project Manager (PM) Associate is responsible for executing small to medium-sized security projects that are low in risk and complexity. The Security PM Associate will manage the scheduling, pricing, technical performance, and budgets of these projects. Utilizing their skills and knowledge of project management frameworks, the PM Associate ensures that high-quality products are delivered while optimizing costs and maximizing value.

The PM Associate maintains complete transparency regarding the current status of the project, as well as the forecasted and actual costs and delivery timelines. They promote continuous improvement activities at the team level to enhance quality and optimize value delivery. Additionally, the PM Associate provides coordination and effective communication to execute, monitor, control, and close projects in a safe, effective, economical, and risk-balanced manner, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.

The role also involves developing relationships and effectively communicating with all stakeholders, including internal and external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Project Planning and Coordination:
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for physical security initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
  
  
  
  

• Risk Assessment:
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures.
  
  
  
  

• Stakeholder Management:
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address concerns related to physical security projects.
  
  
  
  

• System Implementation:
• Oversee the installation and integration of physical security systems, including access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
  
  
  
  

• Compliance and Standards:
• Ensure that all projects comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
  
  
  
  

• Training and Support:
• Provide training to staff on new systems and protocols.
• Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting as needed.
  
  
  
  

• Reporting and Documentation:
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports and post-implementation reviews.
  
  
  
  

• Working Conditions:
• Travel is required at least 30% of the time to various states within the territory, which will necessitate overnight stays.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Construction, or a related field; OR
• Associate’s Degree with 2 years of relevant business or technical/project management experience; OR
• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant business or technical/project management experience.
  
  
  
  

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of business experience, which must include work in one or more of the following areas and should be in addition to any educational qualifications mentioned above:
• Project estimating
• Project controls
• Construction field experience
• Comparable external experience.
  
  
  

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Preferred certification aligned with project management discipline:
• PMP for traditional waterfall project managers
• PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (Scrum Alliance) for Agile Scrum.
  
  
  

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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