Senior Security Project Lead, Data Center (On-Site)

Actalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in New Carlisle, IN is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a data center security deployment. This contract, on-site role requires leading design through installation, coordinating vendors, and ensuring schedule, budget, and quality in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will drive agile ceremonies, review technical drawings, ensure code compliance, and maintain thorough documentation while coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver reliable access control

Qualifications

• 35 years of relevant project or program management experience, preferably with physical security projects.
• Experience managing projects within active construction and data center environments.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Hands-on experience with physical security systems such as access control and CCTV/video surveillance.
• Strong vendor management skills, including selection, coordination, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Experience with security systems installation, including coordinating installation activities with construction teams.
• Ability to review and interpret project specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with code compliance requirements related to physical security installations.
• Experience with project coordination in a multi-stakeholder environment, including internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience working in a data center environment.
• Ability to participate effectively in sprint and stand-up meetings and collaborate within an agile or iterative project framework.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear project updates and coordinate activities across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security projects from initial design through equipment installation, testing, and project closeout.
• Coordinate and manage security system vendors and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of access control and CCTV/video surveillance solutions.
• Oversee project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and deliverables, adjusting plans as needed to keep projects on track.
• Manage project budgets by monitoring costs, forecasting needs, and aligning expenditures with approved financial plans.
• Review, interpret, and coordinate project specifications, drawings, and related technical documentation to ensure accuracy and constructability.
• Support and uphold code compliance requirements, ensuring that all physical security installations meet applicable standards and regulations.
• Administer project changes and change orders, including assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and budget and obtaining required approvals.
• Track project progress using appropriate tools and methods, and provide clear, regular status updates to key stakeholders.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including closeout packages, as-built drawings, and records of changes and approvals.
• Participate actively in sprint and stand-up meetings, collaborating with internal project teams to align priorities and resolve issues in an agile environment.
• Work hands-on in the field as needed to coordinate construction activities related to physical security systems within the data center environment.
• Identify project risks and issues related to security systems and construction activities, and work with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Security systems

Construction coordination

Agile / sprint meetings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Actalent in New Carlisle, IN is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a data center security deployment. This contract, on-site role requires leading design through installation, coordinating vendors, and ensuring schedule, budget, and quality in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will drive agile ceremonies, review technical drawings, ensure code compliance, and maintain thorough documentation while coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver reliable access control