Senior Vice President, Construction Project Management and Access Control

BNY Mellon; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a highly experienced leader for the role of Senior Vice President, Construction Project Management and Access Control, responsible for delivery, implementation, operation and governance of access control and video systems worldwide.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage migrations from legacy CCure and American Dynamics to Genetec, and oversee global access control offices, badge processing and device programming.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical security technology, access control, and video systems.
• Proven track record leading global programs and managing third-party vendors.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise access control and security infrastructure.
• Experience with system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Familiarity with asset management, audits, and compliance in corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day installation and commissioning of access control and video systems globally.
• Lead migration from legacy CCure/AMERICAN DYNAMICS to Genetec with risk management.
• Manage global Access Control Offices, badge distribution and employee processing.
• Program new access control and video devices.
• Enforce global naming conventions for device management.
• Coordinate firmware updates and patching across systems.
• Coordinate with General Contractors to meet timelines and security design requirements.
• Collaborate with network teams for configurations and infrastructure.
• Support audits and compliance for badge data and access records.
• Engage security integrators to ensure ESO policy compliance.

Skills

Physical security tech

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Project management

Construction coordination

Global vendor oversight

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Genetec

CCure

American Dynamics

Device programming

Job description

BNY is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented leader for the role of Senior Vice President, Construction Project Management and Access Control. This position is responsible for leading the delivery, implementation, operation, and governance of access control and video systems across BNY’s global footprint. The role combines project execution, operational oversight, systems modernization, stakeholder coordination, and third-party management to ensure BNY’s physical security technology environment remains secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in physical security technology, construction project coordination, access control operations, system migrations, and global vendor oversight, with the ability to lead both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day installation and commissioning of new access control and video systems globally.
• Lead the conversion from BNY’s legacy CCure and American Dynamics platforms to Genetec, ensuring effective planning, execution, and risk management.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Access Control Offices globally, including matters related to badge distribution, badge access, digital badges, and employee processing.
• Assist with and oversee the programming of new access control and video devices.
• Establish, enforce, and update global naming conventions to ensure consistency and accuracy in device management.
• Address firmware and related system updates to keep BNY devices on current and secure versions.
• Manage updates and patching for Genetec and other systems supporting BNY access control and video operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting access control and video issues during testing and commissioning phases.
• Partner with General Contractors to ensure projects meet required timelines, quality expectations, and security design requirements.
• Coordinate with the BNY network team to ensure all required network configurations and infrastructure support are completed for new device installations.
• Ensure compliance with BNY asset management procedures so that all security devices are properly tracked and managed throughout their lifecycle.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies to strengthen BNY’s overall physical security technology posture.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities related to badge data and access control records.
• Act as the engagement manager for all BNY security integrators, ensuring continued compliance with BNY ESO policies and standards.
  

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in physical security technology, access control, video systems, project management, construction coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing global programs, technical operations, and third-party vendors.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise access control systems, video surveillance systems, and related security technology infrastructure.
• Experience leading system upgrades, migrations, or conversions, ideally involving legacy platforms and enterprise-wide deployments.
• Strong understanding of device lifecycle management, patching, firmware management, and operational support processes.
• Familiarity with asset management, audit support, and compliance requirements in a corporate environment.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups, including security, technology, construction, facilities, and vendor partners.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project execution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Skills / Technical Expertise

• Experience with Genetec
• Experience with legacy access control and video platforms such as CCureandAmerican Dynamics
• Knowledge of access control device programming and commissioning
• Understanding of network dependencies for physical security device deployments
• Familiarity with digital badge solutions and badge office operations
• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes related to badge and access data
  

Leadership Competencies

• Drives execution and operational excellence
• Builds strong partnerships across teams and functions
• Leads complex programs with discipline and accountability
• Promotes continuous improvement and modernization
• Balances strategic priorities with hands-on delivery
  

Key Stakeholders

• Global Security
• Enterprise Security Operations
• Construction Project Management
• Facilities
• Network Engineering / Technology teams
• General Contractors
• Security integrators and third-party vendors
• Audit and compliance partners