Senior Electronic Security Projects Lead

Diversified; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale Electronic Security Systems (ESS) projects from initiation through closure on a nationwide basis. You’ll manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, coordinating cross-functional teams and executive communication to ensure successful delivery.

You will interface with clients, supervise field teams, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial construction or ESS environments.
• Proven ability to follow repeatable processes and participate in CPI to improve workflows.
• Experience driving waterfall schedules to fixed delivery dates while controlling for quality and profitability.
• Strong technical abilities and quick learning of new technologies.
• Experience in a client-facing role with enterprise-level clients.
• Understanding of when to implement Agile within a waterfall program to balance speed and risk.
• Solid understanding of PMP methodologies and best practices.
• Travel up to 25% of the time is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Leads delivery of physical security systems by managing implementation, coordinating teams, and ensuring timelines, scope, and quality.
• Demonstrates expertise in CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter security solutions.
• Develops schedules, baselines, and communicates impacts to clients.
• Coordinates field verification, quality control, and site readiness.
• Monitors budgets, costs, margins, and proactively addresses financial risks.
• Interfaces with clients to manage expectations, communications, and satisfaction.
• Provides standby support to team members to ensure progress and efficiency.
• Collaborates with site supervisor to drive work plans and schedules.
• Oversees commissioning activities, testing, and documentation for system handover.
• Facilitates project turnover and client training with service teams.

Skills

5+ years PM experience

Process improvement (CPI)

Waterfall scheduling

Learn new technologies

Client-facing

Enterprise level clients

Agile in waterfall

PMP methodologies

Driver's license

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Diversified is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale Electronic Security Systems (ESS) projects from initiation through closure on a nationwide basis. You’ll manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, coordinating cross-functional teams and executive communication to ensure successful delivery.

You will interface with clients, supervise field teams, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining profitability.