Senior VP, Global Access Control & Construction

BNY Mellon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead Construction Project Management and Access Control, driving delivery, implementation, operation, and governance of access control and video systems across the global footprint.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in physical security technology, construction coordination, system migrations, and global vendor oversight to lead strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in physical security technology, access control, video systems, project management, 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 across diverse stakeholder groups including security, technology, construction, facilities, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project execution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day installation and commissioning of new access control and video systems globally.
• Lead the conversion from legacy CCure and American Dynamics platforms to Genetec, including planning and risk management.
• Oversee global Access Control Offices operations, including badge distribution, access, and employee processing.
• Assist with programming of new access control and video devices.
• Establish and enforce global naming conventions for device management.
• Address firmware and system updates to keep devices current and secure.
• Manage updates and patching for Genetec and other systems supporting access control and video operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting during testing and commissioning phases.
• Partner with General Contractors to meet timelines, quality, and security design requirements.
• Coordinate with the network team to ensure required configurations and infrastructure for installations.
• Ensure compliance with asset management procedures for lifecycle tracking of devices.
• Support evaluation and implementation of new technologies to strengthen physical security posture.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities related to badge data and access records.
• Act as engagement manager for security integrators to ensure ongoing ESO policy compliance.

Skills

Physical Security

Security Systems

Project Management

Global Programs

Vendor Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Coordination

Tools

Genetec

CCure

American Dynamics

Job description

BNY Mellon is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead Construction Project Management and Access Control, driving delivery, implementation, operation, and governance of access control and video systems across the global footprint.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in physical security technology, construction coordination, system migrations, and global vendor oversight to lead strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.