Security Project Mgr Assc

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Columbus, OH seeks a Security Project Manager Associate to oversee small security projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and technical performance. The role emphasizes transparency in cost, forecast, and delivery, with emphasis on stakeholder communication and continuous improvement.

Working 70% onsite and 30% in the field, the PM Assoc will coordinate with internal/external customers, vendors, and teams, may require overnight travel, and supports governance, risk, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Associate/High School with related experience in project management.
• Experience with project estimating, controls, and field work.
• Preferred PMP/PSM/CSM certifications.

Responsibilities

• Governance, alignment, assurance, management, integration, and tracking finances.
• Estimate, budget, and control project cost for routine projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/CS/Construction or related field

Associates degree with 2 years related experience

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years related experience

Job description

## Security Project Mgr AsscApplylocations: Columbus, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 21, 2026 (9 days left to apply)job requisition id: R17849**Job Posting End Date**08-21-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Under a general level of supervision, the Physical Security Project Mgr (PM) Associate (Assc) is accountable for the execution of Security projects of small size with low risk and low complexity. The Security PM Assc will manage scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of small size Security projects and budgets. The PM Assc employs their skills, talents, and knowledge of project management frameworks to assure high quality products are delivered while optimizing the cost and delivery of value. The PM Assc maintains complete transparency on the current state of the project, and maintains complete transparency on the forecast and actual cost and delivery. The PM Assc enables and promotes team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value. Provides coordination and effective communication to execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, effective, economical, risk-balanced approach to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers.**Job Description****This position is designated as 70% onsite and 30% in the field. This is NOT a remote position.**Due to the collaborative nature of the role, frequent interaction with leadership, team members, business partners, and other stakeholders is essential to achieving business objectives and maintaining operational effectiveness. Will also require some overnight travel.**What You'll Do:****Essential Job Functions & Tasks:*** Responsibilities include governance, alignment, assurance, management, integration, optimization, tracking finances, infrastructure, planning, and improvement.* Demonstrates some awareness of key **Physical Security** trends. With general guidance, considers alternative courses of action and selects best options according to intended security posture.* Identifies and resolves solutions to problems. Keeps **Physical Security** as the focal point during all activity.* Verify project scope and determine methods of managing and controlling for routine projects. Estimate, budget and control project cost for routine projects. Identify and manage project risk.* Build and coach project team.* Effectively communicate project details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates with supportive role in stakeholder presentations. Provide clear and concise written reports.* Provide general guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs.* Assist the project team in effective and timely performance of project work activities.**What We're Looking For:**Education requirements are listed below:* Bachelor Degree in Business, Computer Science, Construction or related field, OR Associates degree with 2 years of related business or technical/project management experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years' of related business or technical/project management experience.Work Experience requirement listed below:* Minimum of 2 years business experience which includes work in one or more of these areas: project estimating, project controls, construction field experience, and/or comparable external experience in addition to any educational experience identified above.**Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:*** Preferred certification aligned with project management discipline: PMP for traditional waterfall project managers, PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (ScrumAlliance) for Agile Scrum.**Additional Requirements:*** Preferred certification aligned with project management discipline.**Preferred Requirements:*** PMP for traditional waterfall project managers* PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (ScrumAlliance) for Agile Scrum* Experience with some project types (e.g., in-house development, vendor, construction)* Promotes continuous improvement within the project team* Communicate effectively with peers, business partners, and lower-level managementAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-006**Compensation Range:**$74,551.00 - $93,188.50The 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.