Project Manager

MGT

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of project management experience in physical security, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure.
  • CAPM or PMP certification required within 1 year of hire.
  • Trade School, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively with teams.
  • Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary liaison between MGT and customers during projects.
  • Provide direction for projects to meet scope, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Plan and manage projects related to security and IT systems.
  • Lead governance meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting minutes.
  • Define project scope, objectives, risks, and milestones.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures.
  • Monitor quality control and ensure customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off
  • 5% 401K matching program
  • Equity opportunities
  • Incentive and bonus programs
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Project Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full-Time
Location: Northern or Southern CA (Hybrid- Occasional travel to MGT CA office)

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the successful delivery of projects in areas such as physical security, structured cabling, and IT infrastructure. In this role, you will:

  • Serve as the primary liaison between MGT and customers throughout project implementation.
  • Provide overall direction for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Plan and manage projects related to physical security, surveillance, access control, intrusion systems, structured cabling, and related IT systems.
  • Lead internal and external governance meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
  • Define project scope, objectives, risks, milestones, and implementation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  • Manage communication and coordination between sales, engineering, installation, and customer teams.
  • Oversee procurement, asset management, and logistics-including chain of custody.
  • Monitor quality control, validate completion of defined scope, and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Resolve operational and technical issues, using a consultative and customer-first approach.
  • Create, maintain, and archive up-to-date project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentor Junior Project Managers and Project Coordinators and support development of best practices and tools.
  • Evaluate and document lessons learned post-project for continuous improvement.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Three (3) or more years of experience of project management experience required in physical security, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure.
  • Certification: CAPM or PMP required within 1 year of hire
  • Education: Trade School, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with project management tools and methodologies.


WHAT WE OFFER:
Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

  • Flexible paid time off
  • 5% 401K matching program
  • Equity opportunities
  • Incentive and bonus programs
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Life insurance
    • Short and long-term disability coverage
    • Income protection benefits


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