Aviation Security Program Manager

Description

• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against these plans.
• Monitor and report on the progress of digital transformation initiatives to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and manage aviation security projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Conduct assessments of clients' current capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
• Define detailed technical requirements for security systems, ensuring alignment with client objectives, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with clients to identify business objectives and develop security strategies to achieve those objectives.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on all aspects of security technologies, processes, regulations, and passenger throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to identify opportunities for advanced security and passenger processing.
• Manage project teams, including internal staff and external vendors, to ensure that project goals are achieved.
• Provide guidance on technology selection, implementation, and adoption.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in aviation security and related emerging solutions.
• Develop business cases and roadmaps for security initiatives.
• Lead the development of comprehensive security plans tailored to client needs, considering risk assessments, threat analysis, and business objectives.
• Develop innovative security solutions by translating strategic objectives into actionable design concepts, including layouts, system architecture, and technology selection.

Requirements

• Technical skills across the project lifecycle including proficiency in common design and construction software platforms (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, ESRI, Bluebeam).
• Experience leading projects requiring review and implementation of security technologies and associated processes in the airport environment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies, including cloud computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and IoT.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, Airport Operations Centers, and integrated security management systems.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, computer science, or a related professional experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in Aviation security planning, design, and management.
• Knowledge of the technology stack required for large-scale enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital transformation in key aviation areas including passenger experience, operations, and maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to travel to client sites about 20%
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams; ability to serve as trusted advisor to clients and partners.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance