Job Description

Role: Security Project Manager / Security Operations Lead

Location: Fort Lee, NJ

Schedule: Onsite daily with field travel as needed (approximately 50% office / 50% field)

Duration: 3-6 Month Contract-to-Hire

• Hands-on physical security professional who progressed from technician, installer, or systems engineer into a project management/operations leadership role, with strong experience supporting and troubleshooting access control, CCTV, burglar alarms, fire/life safety systems, door hardware, and security integrations.
• Technical leader who can oversee security projects and day-to-day operations, provide guidance and scheduling support to a team of technicians, conduct site assessments and field walkthroughs, manage escalations, and help grow the security department while remaining involved in the field.

Overview

Seeking a hands-on Security Project Manager / Security Operations Lead to oversee ongoing physical security operations and security-related projects. This is not a traditional PM role. The ideal candidate started their career as a security technician, installer, or systems engineer and progressed into project management and team leadership while maintaining strong technical expertise.

This individual will serve as the technical escalation point for the team, provide guidance and mentorship, coordinate resources and schedules, oversee projects, and help grow the security department.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing physical security projects and day-to-day security operations
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting assistance, and escalation support
• Coordinate technician schedules and shared resources across multiple projects
• Conduct site visits, assessments, walkthroughs, and project oversight
• Oversee installations, upgrades, maintenance activities, and rapid-response issues
• Work directly with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Assist with department growth, process improvement, and operational efficiency
• Ensure projects are completed on time and meet customer expectations

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience supporting physical security systems
• Hands-on background with installation, service, troubleshooting, or engineering of security systems
• Experience leading projects, coordinating teams, or serving in a lead/foreman capacity
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable splitting time between office responsibilities and field work

Technical Environment

• Access Control Systems
• CCTV / Video Surveillance
• Burglar Alarm Systems
• Door Controllers & Access Panels
• Card Access Systems
• Motion Sensors & Security Devices
• Commercial and Residential Security Systems
• Security System Troubleshooting

Preferred Technologies

• Honeywell
• Lenel / LenelS2 (OnGuard)
• Dormakaba
• Salto
• ButterflyMX
• Genetec
• D-Tools

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