Physical Security Project Manager Associate

Job Posting End Date

08-07-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under a general level of supervision, the Security Project Mgr (PM) Associate (Assc) is accountable for the execution of Security projects of small size with low risk and low complexity. The Security PM Assc will manage scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of small size Security projects and budgets. The PM Assc employs their skills, talents, and knowledge of project management frameworks to assure high quality products are delivered while optimizing the cost and delivery of value. The PM Assc maintains complete transparency on the current state of the project, and maintains complete transparency on the forecast and actual cost and delivery. The PM Assc enables and promotes team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value. Provides coordination and effective communication to execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, effective, economical, risk-balanced approach to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers.

Job Description

This position is designated as 70% onsite and 30% in the field.

Due to the collaborative nature of the role, frequent interaction with leadership, team members, business partners, and other stakeholders is essential to achieving business objectives and maintaining operational effectiveness. Will also require some overnight travel.

What You'll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

• Responsibilities include governance, alignment, assurance, management, integration, optimization, tracking finances, infrastructure, planning, and improvement.
• Demonstrates some awareness of key physical security trends. With general guidance, considers alternative courses of action and selects best options according to intended physical security posture.
• Identifies and resolves solutions to problems. Keeps physical security as the focal point during all activity.
• Verify project scope and determine methods of managing and controlling for routine projects.
• Estimate, budget, and control project cost for routine projects.
• Identify and manage project risk.
• Build and coach project team.
• Effectively communicate project details and status updates.
• Lead planning meetings and project updates with a supportive role in stakeholder presentations.
• Provide clear and concise written reports.
• Provide general guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs.
• Assist the project team in effective and timely performance of project work activities.
  
  
  
  

What We're Looking For:

Education Requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Construction, or a related field, OR Associate's Degree with 2 years of related business or technical/project management experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related business or technical/project management experience
  
  
  
  

Work Experience Requirements are listed below:

• Minimum of 2 years of business experience, which includes work in one or more of the following areas: Project estimating, Project controls, Construction field experience, and/or comparable external experience in addition to any educational experience identified above
  
  
  
  

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• Preferred certification aligned with project management discipline: PMP for traditional waterfall project managers, PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (ScrumAlliance) for Agile Scrum.
  
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Preferred certification aligned with project management discipline.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• PMP for traditional waterfall project managers
• PSM (Scrum.org) or CSM (ScrumAlliance) for Agile Scrum
• Experience with some project types (e.g., in-house development, vendor, construction)
• Promotes continuous improvement within the project team
• Communicate effectively with peers, business partners, and lower-level management
  
  
  
  

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $93,188.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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