Security Program Manager (Saudi Arabian/GCC national), DCC Communities

DESCRIPTION

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Center Operations Security Team is seeking a highly talented and motivated Physical Security Program Manager (SPM) to join our team.

The position is responsible for the design, installation, and integration of security systems equipment including, but not limited to, Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.

The ideal candidate for the role will be willing and able to work in all related disciplines, at all levels; from technology research to system design and layout, oversight of construction and implementation, as well as maintenance and upgrades over the life of the system. You will have an in-depth knowledge of security technology, be innovative, highly organized, and will have demonstrated the ability to deliver results on time and within budget.

The SPM is a key member of the EMEA Security team and reports to the in-country Cluster Security Manager. The SPM supervises the compliance of physical security standards, manages Physical Security Projects, serves on cross-functional teams, and is considered one of the Subject Matter Experts in all facets of Physical Security.

The SPM’s ultimate success will be measured by how they assist with the development, implementation, and commissioning of standardized security infrastructure systems for the AWS region. This is measured by agreed-upon objectives and metrics related to key areas such as the level and quality of customer service provided, access control effectiveness, and the protection of our customers' data, employees, and visitors.

This includes:

• Providing technical leadership for large-scale security engineering projects, coordinating security system design specifications and change management between internal teams and external vendors.
• Excellent project management skills are required with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in prioritizing tasks effectively and working seamlessly across organizational boundaries.
• Securing the compliance of physical security project standards, project Scopes of Work, budgets, and timelines.
• Designing, developing, and implementing solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs, and change outs.
• Supporting security system equipment commissioning.
• Completing the final Test and Acceptance of security systems.
• Building and deploying training programs for all users of physical security systems.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• 3+ years of working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of driving end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules