This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager, Physical Security based in the United States.
As a Principal Technical Program Manager, Physical Security, you will lead the strategy and execution of large-scale security initiatives that protect critical infrastructure across a global footprint. This role combines technical expertise, program leadership, and risk management to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of physical security systems. Working across engineering, operations, construction, compliance, and vendor teams, you will drive high-impact projects from planning through deployment. You will play a key role in defining security standards, improving operational excellence, and mitigating risks in mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security programs, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and implement scalable solutions that support long-term growth and reliability.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the development and execution of global physical security programs covering access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, and related security technologies.
- Define strategic roadmaps and translate business and security objectives into measurable program outcomes and actionable plans.
- Drive end-to-end delivery of security initiatives, coordinating activities across design, procurement, deployment, operations, and maintenance functions.
- Establish and promote standardized physical security architectures and best practices across multiple sites and regions.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks while ensuring alignment with organizational risk management objectives.
- Support compliance efforts, audits, incident reviews, and corrective action programs related to physical security controls.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to communicate program progress, risks, priorities, and recommendations.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and integrators, overseeing selection processes, performance, and cost optimization initiatives.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technical program management, security engineering, infrastructure delivery, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated success leading complex physical security programs within data centers, critical infrastructure environments, or comparable industries.
- Strong knowledge of physical security technologies, including access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection, biometric solutions, and perimeter defense.
- Proven expertise in program planning, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination.
- Experience working within global organizations and managing initiatives involving multiple teams and business units.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with industry compliance and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST.
- Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or large-scale infrastructure environments is highly valued.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, PSP, or equivalent are considered advantageous.
- Knowledge of construction, facilities engineering, critical infrastructure operations, or physical-cybersecurity integration is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $190,000, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4% and immediate vesting.
- Annual professional development reimbursement of up to $2,500.
- Generous paid time off, holiday schedule, and PTO rollover opportunities.
- Additional PTO milestones, anniversary bonuses, and a paid sabbatical program for long-term employees.
- Remote office setup stipend and annual home office support allowance.
- Monthly internet reimbursement.
- Gym membership reimbursement program.
- Company-sponsored wellness platform subscription.
- Opportunity to work on globally impactful security initiatives in a highly collaborative and innovative environment.