Project Manager - Security Programs
On-siteGeilenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job Summary
Oversee delivery of contracted armed security services in Geilenkirchen, Germany, serving as the primary company representative and single point of contact for all contract-related activities. Manage personnel, scheduling, operational oversight, quality management, reporting, and customer engagement for a 24/7 workforce supporting access control, gate operations, vehicle inspections, and administrative patrols. Develop and maintain project plans, staffing rosters, risk management, and continuity planning while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, host nation regulations, and site procedures. Coordinate resource allocation, monitor contract performance, and implement corrective actions for operational risks. Respond to mission requirements outside normal business hours and support inspections, audits, and customer assessments. Requires Active Secret Security Clearance and five years managing security or government contracts.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Minimum five (5) years of experience managing security, force protection, military, law enforcement, or government service contracts
- Demonstrated experience managing 24/7 operations involving multiple shifts and geographically dispersed personnel
- Experience serving as the primary customer interface on complex government or defense contracts
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing project plans, staffing plans, risk management plans, and operational reporting
- Experience supervising management personnel and large operational workforces
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
- Ability to travel throughout Germany and other customer-designated locations as required
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting Government or multinational security operations
- Experience managing armed security, installation access control, physical security, or force protection programs
- Experience managing operations at military installations or secure government facilities
- Military service as an officer, warrant officer, senior noncommissioned officer, senior law enforcement official, or civilian program manager
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field
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