IT Project Manager

Key Responsibilities
IT Project and Workstream Management

Manage the IT and physical security workstreams for multiple concurrent projects across multiple locations.
Act as the IT and security subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain IT project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and risk registers.
Facilitate IT workstream kickoffs, status meetings, milestone reviews, and closeout activities.
Track IT dependencies, critical-path activities, and stakeholder commitments.
Identify and mitigate technology-related risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
Maintain IT project governance, documentation, and executive reporting.
Ensure the IT and security portions of projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Coordinate with the overall project manager while retaining responsibility and accountability for the IT and security workstream.

Physical Security Systems

Serve as the subject matter expert for deployments and upgrades involving:

CCTV and video surveillance systems
Access control systems
Video management systems
Burglar alarm systems
Enterprise security platforms
Remote monitoring solutions
Security Operations Center technologies

Coordinate with consultants, architects, integrators, and security vendors during the design and implementation phases.
Review and interpret T drawings, system designs, hardware specifications, and project scopes.
Validate that IT and physical security requirements are accurately represented in project drawings and designs.
Ensure security solutions align with company standards, compliance requirements, and operational needs.

IT Infrastructure Deployments

Manage and coordinate the IT portion of implementations involving:

Network switching infrastructure
WAN connectivity and carrier services
Wireless networking systems
Servers and virtual infrastructure
UPS systems
NVRs and security appliances
Structured cabling

Partner with Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Service Desk, and Infrastructure teams to ensure technology readiness.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for IT infrastructure requirements, issues, and decisions related to assigned projects.

Branch Construction, Relocations, and New Builds

Serve as the IT and security subject matter expert and lead the IT workstream for new branch construction, branch relocation, and renovation projects.
Coordinate IT and security activities with the overall project manager, Real Estate, construction managers, general contractors, and Facilities teams.
Maintain responsibility for planning, coordinating, executing, and completing the IT and security components of each project.
Validate site-readiness requirements, including:

MDF and IDF readiness
Power availability
Cooling and HVAC requirements
Rack installations
Circuit deployment
Network availability

Develop and execute IT and security cutover and go-live plans.
Coordinate post-go-live technical support and IT workstream closeout.

Vendor and Contractor Management

Manage IT-related relationships with:

Security integrators
General contractors
Consultants
Technology vendors
Telecommunications providers
Service providers

Review proposals, statements of work, budgets, and project schedules as they relate to IT and security requirements.
Track vendor performance and enforce accountability for IT and security deliverables.
Escalate issues affecting project timelines, costs, quality, or technology readiness.
Maintain and update division documentation.

Executive Communication and Governance

Produce weekly and monthly IT project portfolio reports.
Provide executive-level updates and risk assessments for IT and security workstreams.
Present IT project status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to leadership.
Develop dashboards and metrics to improve project visibility and decision-making.
Maintain accurate IT project records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Security Management, or a related field preferred, or commensurate education and professional experience.

Experience

Five or more years of project management experience.
Three or more years managing enterprise physical security workstreams or projects.
Experience leading the IT portion of multi-site technology deployments.
Experience working with construction, Facilities, and Real Estate teams.
Proven success managing multiple concurrent IT workstreams.
Experience managing external vendors and integrators.

Technical Knowledge
Experience with one or more of the following:

Physical security systems
CCTV platforms
Access control systems
Video management systems
Enterprise networking
Structured cabling
Server infrastructure
Security operations
Construction technology deployments
Branch relocation projects
Reading, interpreting, and reviewing T drawings

Preferred experience with:

Genetec
Lenel OnGuard
Avigilon
ExacqVision
Cisco networking solutions
Microsoft 365
SharePoint
Power BI
Jira

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% to 20% of the time.
Travel may include:

Branch site assessments
Construction reviews
Security system deployments
Project kickoffs
Vendor coordination meetings
Go-live support activities
Project closeout validation

Overnight travel will be required.
Short-notice travel may be necessary to support critical business operations and project execution.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the United States.
Must possess and maintain a valid passport.
Ability to travel internationally when required to support North American operations, technology deployments, training, or strategic initiatives.
Ability to work evenings and weekends during project cutovers, branch moves, and go-live activities.
Ability to lift and transport technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Benefits:
Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employee benefit packages in the industry, which includes:

Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
Health & Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Basic Life Insurance Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Account
Industry-leading Training and Development