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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Security Project Manager

Control Risks Chicago, Illinois Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$90,000 - $100,000 per year

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Description

Control Risks is hiring a Security Project Manager to provide direct support to a major client's People Safety and Security Function.

The Security Project Manager will work closely with senior security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, helping to translate strategic priorities into structured project plans, maintain visibility across timelines and dependencies, and ensure key initiatives remain on track.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and support multiple People Safety and Security initiatives across key service portfolios.
  • Partner with stakeholders to track priorities, timelines, dependencies, and resource needs to support business objectives.
  • Working with senior leadership, develop and maintain project plans, milestones, deliverables, and status updates to ensure successful execution.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and help drive projects forward by managing actions, follow-ups, and deliverables.
  • Monitor risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks, escalating issues and recommended solutions when appropriate.
  • Produce regular project reporting and maintain visibility into program status, key metrics, and upcoming milestones.
  • Support the implementation of consistent project management practices, processes, and documentation across initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve coordination, communication, and operational efficiency across teams and programs.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within corporate security, physical security, risk management, or a related environment.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience supporting projects within a global corporate security or People Safety and Security function.
  • Exposure to areas such as physical security, security operations, workplace safety, crisis management, investigations, intelligence, or security technology.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders within a complex corporate environment.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles, including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, governance, and reporting.
  • Excellent organizational, stakeholder management, and written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Nationwide pet insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.

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