Security Projects Lead – PMI‑Driven Delivery

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K plan

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Security Project Manager to lead delivery across installation and closeout, applying PMI methods to manage scope, time, cost, quality, and risk. You will coordinate resources, vendors, and customer communications to ensure on-time, in-scope project completion.

The role requires strong planning, clear communication, and disciplined execution with travel up to 25% and focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• 5 years of project management experience in the security industry or new construction experience.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily and some overnight travel, up to 25%+ depending on open projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
• Experience working with project financial tracking and status reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority.
• Set up local project offices, define project scope, and support project methodology and execution planning.
• Identify risks, prioritize work, and coordinate resources to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project updates, cycle status, and expected results to management and customers.
• Manage vendor relationships throughout installation when required.
• Track project expenditures and installation progress, adjusting plans and schedules as needed.
• Maintain financial accountability and support project forecasting using internal Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Problem resolution

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's/associate degree or equivalent experience

CSPM certification (nice to have)

PMP certification (nice to have)

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Security Project Manager to lead delivery across installation and closeout, applying PMI methods to manage scope, time, cost, quality, and risk. You will coordinate resources, vendors, and customer communications to ensure on-time, in-scope project completion.

The role requires strong planning, clear communication, and disciplined execution with travel up to 25% and focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.