Physical Security Project Manager, Cape Town

QCIC is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to assist in project and problem management for our clients. The successful candidate will coordinate and direct all facets of the problem management effort, including bringing the right teams, tools, and information together.

Careers Physical Security Project Manager

Location: Cape Town, SA

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

About The Role The group works simultaneously on several projects, so the ideal person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

The role will involve intricate technical knowledge of a range of security systems including but not limited to Genetec, CCURE and Lenel.

Project Delivery What you will do

Overall responsibility for ensuring that projects are completed from design through to deployment within agreed deadlines, within budget and any potential issues escalated in line with internal policy whilst maintaining the clients’ best interests

Lead on providing a professional security design service to clients following standards

Project manage a range of projects in relation to security system design and upgrades across multiple clients

Act as a point of escalation for the group both technically and operationally

Work competently on an independent basis

Work collaboratively in a multidiscipline global team

Communicate directly with clients and actively participate/lead meetings

Continually ensure that practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s and the Company’s best interests and that Company policy is in keeping with current legislation, International Standards and Codes of Practice etc.

Commercial

Review and approve all fee proposals and update internal systems

Manage budgets for the projects within the account

Be able to report clearly on the progress and financials of the group and prepare weekly reporting for the Account Manager/Senior Management

Management of resources required for the team

Report regularly into key stakeholders on project progress identifying achievements and risks

Liaise with client IT/Networks leads for software deployments

Lead on competitive RFP’s in line with clients requirements

Provide oversight and governance for multiple projects

Generate proposals with technical and commercial considerations

Actively participate in improving quality and internal processes

Support the business development team with technical enquiries

Business Development

Participate in marketing QCIC professional services internally and externally to showcase services on offer.

Participate in team marketing activities.

Qualifications What we are looking for

Proven experience in the management and delivery of projects within a corporate security environment. This experience could have been developed either through the integrator market or from client-side career history.

Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Capable of managing complex stakeholder environments within an operational corporate security environment. Candidates must have the skills and aptitude to make decisions happen quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining the best interests of QCIC and its clients.

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, IT, Engineering, Construction, or Business Administration or have a recognised formal qualification in Project Management

A understanding of Cyber security

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures and those required by our clients (where applicable).

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