Senior Security Programs Manager

Northland Controls; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Northland Controls in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a team of Project Managers delivering complex security, access control, and CCTV programs for top technology customers.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of security systems, and expertise in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting. Travel to customer sites and collaboration with Engineering and Operations are expected.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex, high-value projects or programs within the security industry.
• Proven experience leading and developing Project Managers and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of security systems, including access control, CCTV, and related technologies.
• Experience with Lenel, Software House, or similar enterprise security platforms; relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers, and business partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks and drive issues through resolution.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering complex security projects and programs.
• Oversee program execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain strong project and financial controls, including budgets, forecasts, schedules, resource planning, and overall program performance.
• Partner with customers to understand requirements, manage expectations, resolve challenges, and maintain strong long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects progressing effectively.
• Monitor program risks, dependencies, milestones, and financial performance and take proactive action when issues arise.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while establishing clear expectations and accountability for results.
• Support resource planning and prioritization across multiple concurrent projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, operational processes, and overall customer experience.
• Provide regular program updates and performance reporting to business leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support customer meetings, project reviews, and other business activities requiring travel as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Operations and Project Management organization.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Client relationship management

Security systems knowledge

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Lenel

Software House

Job description

Northland Controls in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a team of Project Managers delivering complex security, access control, and CCTV programs for top technology customers.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of security systems, and expertise in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting. Travel to customer sites and collaboration with Engineering and Operations are expected.