Manager, Physical Security - Physical Security Enablement

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Manager, Physical Security 

Project & Program Delivery 

Job Summary 

The Manager, Physical Security Project & Program Delivery leads a small team while directly managing complex security projects across the full delivery lifecycle. 

The role combines people leadership, project delivery, technical security expertise and consultative stakeholder management. 

This role would suit someone with a consulting background who can combine advisory skills with hands-on project delivery, technical judgement and stakeholder leadership. 

Working across design, construction, operations, engineering, technology, commercial and procurement teams, the role delivers practical security outcomes aligned to risk, standards and business objectives. 

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, coach and develop a small Physical Security Program and Project Management team.

• Set priorities and allocate resources based on risk, complexity and business needs.

• Provide technical guidance, delivery oversight and escalation support for key issues.

• Maintain governance and oversight of schedule, cost, quality, risk and capacity.

Project and Program Delivery

• Lead complex security projects from initiation to handover.

• Define scope, objectives, responsibilities, deliverables and success measures.

• Manage milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, change and controls.

• Support cost planning, procurement, commercial decisions and portfolio reporting.

Consultative and Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, leaders and stakeholders.

• Understand business needs, operational requirements, risks and constraints.

• Translate security requirements into clear, practical advice.

• Align stakeholders, challenge proposals and support evidence-based decisions.

Technical and Design Leadership

• Lead integrated physical security systems and supporting infrastructure.

• Review designs and submissions for compliance and quality.

• Align designs with standards, risks, operational needs and regulations.

• Promote secure, resilient, interoperable and maintainable lifecycle design.

Consultant, Contractor and Vendor Management

• Manage consultants, contractors, integrators and specialist vendors.

• Set clear standards, scope, quality and delivery expectations.

• Support tenders, evaluations, workshops and supplier recommendations.

• Escalate material risks while supporting consistent global outcomes.

Construction, Commissioning and Handover

• Oversee security during construction, installation and key quality milestones.

• Review installation quality, testing, commissioning and defect closeout.

• Coordinate operational readiness, training, documentation, maintenance and support.

• Support operational handover and system sustainability.

Standards and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to security standards, specifications, guidelines and delivery processes.

• Use data, lessons learned and feedback to improve quality, predictability and efficiency.

• Promote standardisation while allowing valid site-specific, regulatory and operational needs.

• Support delivery metrics for schedule, quality, risk, cost and stakeholder outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills and Leadership Capabilities

• Hands-on delivery leader with strong coaching and performance management.

• Strong consulting, facilitation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

• Sound judgement, accountability and constructive challenge.

• Clear written, verbal and executive communication.

• Strong analytical, commercial, risk and problem-solving skills.

• Able to manage ambiguity, priorities and complex cross-regional environments.

Travel and Working Requirements

Travel to project and operating sites is required based on project needs and regional responsibilities, including design reviews, construction oversight, project governance, testing, commissioning and operational handover. 

Leadership Profile

A hands-on and consultative leader who can lead a team, advise senior stakeholders and retain direct ownership of complex projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgement, technical credibility, commercial awareness and the ability to influence practical security outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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