Senior Project Manager, Office of the Chief Security Officer at The Port Authority of NY & NJ – Jersey City, New Jersey

About the Role

NOTE: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD)

This office location is in Jersey City, NJ and will require a four-day in-office presence

The mission of the Security Technology and Programs (ST&P) Department is to develop, implement, and manage safeguards to Port Authority facilities from threats to physical infrastructure, unauthorized access to restricted areas, cybersecurity attacks, breaches of protected security information and insider threats. The Security Project Management unit implements the agency’s 10-year Security Capital Plan, supports Line Department led projects with in-house and security consultant-performed threat assessments, design reviews, and construction audits, closely coordinates with the ST&P Security Technology unit to achieve project deliverables, and performs studies to address risks and evaluate emerging security technologies.

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Senior Program Manager, Security Project Management in the ST&P Department. This position is responsible for advancing projects and programs across all project life cycle stages within the approved scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workload which includes but is not limited to physical security projects, security technology projects, and the security reviews of Line Department managed and Tenant Construction projects.
• Manage projects through all stages from inception to closeout to advance progress and maintain momentum.
• Participate in site visits at Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey as required.
• Establish scope, budget, and timeframe for new and planned projects.
• Prepare authorization documents, support materials and presentations to secure budget authorizations and contract awards.
• Lead an integrated project team to meet objectives, working primarily with Engineering Design, Project Delivery, and Construction Management units, Technology staff, Facility Operations, Maintenance, Security, Project Management, and Procurement units.
• Develop recovery plans when needed, to achieve project schedule milestone commitments and to maintain project budget.
• Maintain deliverable milestones in project management, and timeliness and quality of information in monthly project control reporting systems and project briefings.
• Demonstrate process efficiencies and mitigate facility operational impacts when executing a project.
• Analyze and address potential questions and issues raised by all stakeholders, and negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts.
• Analyze project risks and develop procurement strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Prepare reports and conduct presentations to brief senior management on projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or related field from an accredited college or university or demonstrated comparable experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and program management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in coordinating design efforts and construction activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to project sites as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the planning and deployment of physical security projects such as vehicle barriers and perimeter protection systems, and with security technology solutions such as CCTV, access control, radio and communication systems, and IP-based network infrastructure, sensors and applications.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively utilize limited available resources.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
• Demonstrated strengths in customer service, decision-making, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions within the scope of responsibility, along with judgment on when to escalate issues to a higher level.
  • Ability to lead or moderate technical discussions between engineering, technical, construction and facility operations staff and to negotiate and persuade recommended solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to review design drawings containing multiple discipline details and specifications.
  • Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills with the ability to present technical information to stakeholders and prepare and conduct executive briefings.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (RA) license.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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