Physical Security Project Manager

Position Title:Physical Security Project Manager

Your role

The Physical Security Project Manager works to implement physical security controls to support policies standards and

initiatives throughout the AMER Digital Realty portfolio with primary focus on adhering to established Digital Realty Security Standards and Design Engineering Guidelines. The Physical Security Project Manager will report to the Senior Director Security Operations and Compliance and sit in Dallas Texas.

What youll do

Types of project environments include: colo scale hyperscale hybrid high-density.

Applies risk principles to all projects to ensure a comprehensive physical security plan.

Supports physical security implementation in support of lease amendments and sales

activity.

Plans organizes and coordinates new customer physical security installations and /

or upgrades to existing security systems in accordance with established Digital Realty

security standards.

Oversight of security consultants vendors and other 3rd parties to deliver security

projects. This includes scope creation vendor/consultant assignment deliverable

tracking training and KPI review.

Supports design reviews RFIs and approvals at critical project design phases and

construction milestones.

Validate vendor / consultant quotes drawings specifications and costs prior to

approval.

Manage performance indicators of security service providers consistent with terms

and conditions of appropriate MSAs in place with vendors.

Operates with a high degree of autonomy to lead and execute assigned projects

Ensure a thorough understanding of relevant customer processes to enable timely and

accurate delivery of appropriate security services. Establish and maintain strong

collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders.

Meets financial objectives of the organization by contributing information and/or

making recommendations. Along with ensuring all projects come in at or under

budgeted amount.

Remains up to date on both data center and security industry trends including

technology issues and threats to allow a proactive approach to meeting customers

physical security needs.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities membership in

networking organizations and cataloging processes / documentation.

Comfortable with direct involvement with internal and external customers.

Responsible for internal stakeholder training

Ability to complete overnight travel as required.

What youll need

5 years of progressive experience in project or technical program management with

a focus on delivering physical security deployments within data center or critical

infrastructure environments.

Strong technical acumen in physical security controls and systems architecture

including Access Control Video Management and Intrusion Detection systems with

familiarity in relevant compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 SOC 2).

Demonstrated ability to apply structured project management methodologies to

successfully lead and deliver complex cross-functional initiatives end-to-end.

Proven expertise in developing and executing detailed project plans including scope

definition budget management milestone tracking and proactive risk identification

and mitigation.

Highly effective at operating in ambiguous environments prioritizing competing

demands and driving alignment to ensure consistent predictable delivery across

technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Relevant project management certifications (e.g. PMP Scrum Master) and/or

physical security credentials (e.g. PSP CPP) preferred.

Proven track record of effective physical security project management and project

delivery.

Understanding of physical security system design layers of protection security

construction practices and security commissioning efforts.

Understanding of associated design groups (Architecture MEP Civil Telecom etc.).

Understanding of access control platforms video surveillance systems basic network

and system infrastructure / architecture.

Thorough working knowledge of security system design principles and installation best

practices.

Strong management leadership and planning skills.

Understanding of project management tracking and commissioning platforms.

Excellent communication negotiation and engagement skills.

Sound judgment and decision-making ability while under pressure.

Internal drive and self-motivation to begin and continue / close tasks.

Fluency with Microsoft Office applications.

Proficiency in BlueBeam.

Ability to work well in a team environment to facilitate the achievement of common

goals.

A bit about us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL the companys global data center platform provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300 facilities in 50 metros across 25 countries on six continents.

To learn more about Digital Realty please visit or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Operations

Our Operations team keeps our customers infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and youll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team youll get to work with people from different business areas challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. Well also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Apply today take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.

Health and Safety

Safety isnt just a priority here at Digital; its critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives protecting assets and securing data arent just ideals - theyre essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package excellent benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the companys overall goals and values.