Senior Security Technical Program Manager

Position Summary The Senior Technical Program Manager, Physical Security provides regional program leadership for physical security deployments supporting new data center construction, campus expansions, and major technology upgrades. Acting as the primary security program representative, this role ensures security requirements are successfully integrated into project execution while coordinating operational readiness and transition into service. The Physical Security TPM provides governance, stakeholder coordination, customer engagement, and program oversight while partnering closely with Construction, Security Operations, Network Engineering, Procurement, and Customer Security teams. Primary Responsibilities • Serve as the regional program manager for physical security deployments. • Act as the primary customer-facing security representative throughout project delivery. • Coordinate security milestones across Design, Construction, Operations, Networking, Procurement, and Customer Security teams. • Ensure customer contractual security requirements are achieved. • Monitor project schedules, risks, dependencies, and security deliverables. • Coordinate operational readiness and transition from construction into operations. • Coordinate temporary compensating controls when required. • Maintain project dashboards, reporting metrics, and deployment documentation. • Manage project closeout documentation and lessons learned. Success Measures • On-time delivery of security milestones. • Successful operational turnover of new facilities. • Customer acceptance achieved without security-related delays. • High stakeholder satisfaction across cross-functional partners. • Complete and accurate project documentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. • 8+ years of experience leading complex physical security, critical infrastructure, construction, or technology deployment programs. • Experience delivering physical security systems for hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other large-scale infrastructure projects. • Experience managing cross-functional programs involving design, construction, networking, operations, procurement, and customer stakeholders. • Experience coordinating new site commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to operations. • Experience working with security system integrators, engineering consultants, general contractors, and owner representatives. Technical Knowledge • Access control systems (Genetec preferred) • Video surveillance systems • Security networking fundamentals • Structured cabling infrastructure • Low-voltage systems • Security design standards • Electronic security commissioning • Security system integration • Cybersecurity fundamentals for operational technology Certifications (Preferred) • ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) • Genetec Security Center Certification • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent Equal Opportunities Statement We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.