Security Project Manager

Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

We are seeking a skilled Security Project Manager to join our team. As a member of the growing Advanced Research Center security team, you will be responsible for overseeing both Classified and Physical Security programs. If you have a strong background in security management, project planning, and team leadership, we encourage you to apply.

The Security Project Manager will serve as a senior security expert, providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the effective management of security operations. This role will be responsible for leading guard forces, managing access control systems, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and coordinating emergency management efforts. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• As a member of the growing Advanced Research Center security team, you will be responsible for overseeing both Classified and Physical Security programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies

• Provide leadership and management of guard forces, including contracted or employee personnel

• Develop and implement key control procedures, ensuring the secure management of keys and access devices

• Plan and coordinate events, including security logistics and access control

• Manage badging, visitor systems, and programming of access systems, ensuring seamless and secure access to facilities

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies

• Integrate security systems with Building Management Systems (BMS), ensuring effective monitoring and response to security incidents

• Manage radio and emergency communications systems, ensuring effective communication and response to security incidents

• Serve as Riskonnect Lead, managing risk assessments and mitigation strategies

• Develop and implement emergency management plans, including Incident Command System (ICS) protocols, to ensure effective response to security incidents

• Manage and coordinate security-related projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of security projects

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including facilities, IT, and operations, to ensure effective project execution

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal impact to security operations and business continuity

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the effective management of security operations, including:

  • Overseeing the development and implementation of security policies and procedures

  • Managing security incident response and crisis management efforts

  • Coordinating with law enforcement and other agencies to ensure effective security operations

  • Developing and managing security budgets and resource allocation plans

  • Conducting security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats

  • Implementing and managing security awareness training programs for employees and contractors

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations and standards, including NIST, FISMA, and DFARS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience or High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience

• Experience in security management, project planning, and team leadership

• Proven experience and strong knowledge of physical security technologies, access control systems, surveillance solutions, and emergency response protocols

• Experience in incident management, crisis response, and business continuity planning

• Proven ability to manage security vendors and ensure operational compliance

• Ability to work under high-pressure conditions, make critical decisions, and respond to emerging threats in real-time

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and stakeholder management skills

• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in physical security risk management, corporate security operations, executive protection, and vendor oversight in an industrial setting

• A background in security management, law enforcement, or military experience in security operations, intelligence, or communications

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification is preferred

• Experience working in an industrial or research facility environment

• Familiarity with industrial security protocols and procedures

• Experience with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall

• Experience with budgeting and cost management, including budget development and tracking

• Preferred experience in planning large, complex security operations using systems such as the Incident Command System (ICS) or similar operational planning frameworks

• Experience with developing and executing comprehensive security plans, including contingency planning and risk management

• NIMS/ICS qualifications, including:

  • ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

  • ICS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

  • ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

  • ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff

  • ICS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction

  • ICS 800: National Response Framework (NRF) An Introduction

• Experience in large-scale domestic incidents, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or other major emergencies

• Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies, including emergency management organizations and law enforcement agencies

• Preferred experience with the following security systems and software:

  • Lenel OnGuard access control system

  • Manage visitor management system

  • ELogger incident reporting and management system

• Experience with integrating multiple security systems and technologies to create a comprehensive security program

• Military experience in security operations, intelligence, or communications, with a strong understanding of security protocols and procedures, is highly valued

• Experience with Riskonnect or similar risk management software is a plus

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience is preferred

• Experience with project management tools, such as Asana, Trello, or MS Project, is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions

The base pay range for this position is $83,600-$139,200. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 9/16/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.