American Electric Power

Security Project Manager

American Electric Power$87K — $109K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Construction, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant business experience in project estimating, controls, or construction
  • PMP certification preferred for waterfall project management
  • Agile certification (PSM or CSM) preferred
  • Experience in construction project management with a focus on physical security systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for security initiatives
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and recommend security measures
  • Liaise with stakeholders to address project requirements and concerns
  • Oversee installation and integration of physical security systems
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards
  • Provide training and ongoing support for new systems
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and progress reports

Benefits

  • At least 30% travel required, fostering diverse project experiences
  • Exposure to various states and real-world construction conditions
  • Opportunity to build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Chance to lead and improve security projects, optimizing value delivery
  • Professional development through certifications like OSHA 30
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
06-10-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Security Project Manager (PM) is responsible for executing critical and complex small to large sized security projects. The Security PM will manage the scheduling, pricing, technical performance, and budgets of these projects. Utilizing their skills and knowledge of project management frameworks, the PM ensures that high-quality products are delivered while optimizing costs and maximizing value.

The PM maintains complete transparency regarding the current status of the project, as well as the forecasted and actual costs and delivery timelines. They promote continuous improvement activities at the team level to enhance quality and optimize value delivery. Additionally, the PM provides coordination and effective communication to execute, monitor, control, and close projects in a safe, effective, economical, and risk-balanced manner, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.

The role also involves developing relationships and effectively communicating with all stakeholders, including internal and external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers.

**Please note: This position will require at least 30% travel

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Project Planning and Coordination:
    • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for physical security initiatives.
    • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
  • Risk Assessment:
    • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures.
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Liaise with stakeholders to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address concerns related to physical security projects.
  • System Implementation:
    • Oversee the installation and integration of physical security systems, including access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Compliance and Standards:
    • Ensure that all projects comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
  • Training and Support:
    • Provide training to staff on new systems and protocols.
    • Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Reporting and Documentation:
    • Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports and post-implementation reviews.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Travel is required at least 30% of the time to various states within the territory, which will necessitate overnight stays.
    • While on construction sites, you may be in all kinds of weather, uneven terrain, and on your feet for long periods of time.


What We're Looking For:

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Construction or related field, OR Associate's degree with 2 years' of related business or technical/project management experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years' of related business or technical/project management experience.


Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 4 years' business experience which includes work in one or more of these areas: project estimating, project controls, construction field experience, and/or comparable external experience in addition to any educational experience identified above.


Preferred Experience and Certifications:
  • PMP for traditional waterfall project managers
  • PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (ScrumAlliance) for Agile Scrum
  • Experience with some project types (e.g., in-house development, vendor, construction)
  • Promotes continuous improvement within the project team
  • Communicate effectively with peers, business partners, and lower-level management
  • OSHA 30 Certification (Will get certified if not already)
  • 3-5 years of prior construction project management experience


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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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