EMEA Physical Security & Construction Project Lead

The Security Technology & Construction Project Manager – EMEA will support the delivery of physical security systems and infrastructure projects across data centre environments throughout Europe. This role is responsible for coordinating the implementation of security technology upgrades, supporting new build projects, and ensuring alignment with internal standards and regional regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Design, Construction, IT, and Security teams, the Project Manager will help translate customer and operational requirements into actionable project plans. The role involves supporting project execution, facilitating vendor coordination, and contributing to the successful handover of systems into operational environments.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in physical security systems, infrastructure project coordination, and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams and geographies.

• Support the planning and execution of physical security technology upgrades and construction-related activities across data centre sites in Europe, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and compliance with EU regulations.
• Assist in defining project scopes, schedules, and resource plans, contributing to budget tracking and reporting.
• Monitor project milestones and support risk identification and mitigation efforts to ensure timely and quality delivery.

• Coordinate the deployment of physical security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) across new builds and retrofit projects.
• Work closely with IT, Information Security, Design, and Construction teams to support the integration of security technologies into facility infrastructure.
• Provide input on system performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in reviewing existing and emerging security technologies, focusing on compatibility, scalability, and operational fit.
• Support vendor and product evaluations by gathering requirements and feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Help prepare documentation and summaries for technology selection processes and internal reviews.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to document and interpret physical security requirements as outlined in contracts and service agreements.
• Support the translation of customer requirements into design specifications and ensure alignment with internal security standards.
• Participate in site inspections and construction reviews to verify compliance with agreed-upon security designs.

• Assist in transitioning completed projects into operational environments, ensuring systems are commissioned and meet performance expectations.
• Support training efforts for operational teams on newly implemented technologies and procedures.
• Contribute to documentation and service level agreement (SLA) development to support ongoing service delivery.

• Act as a liaison between internal departments (e.g., Service Delivery, Facilities, IT, InfoSec, Design & Construction) and external partners to ensure project alignment and smooth execution.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across teams and geographies, supporting stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist in tracking project budgets and expenditures, supporting cost analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to lifecycle planning and help identify opportunities for cost optimisation.

• Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project execution and technology performance.
• Assist in preparing project status updates and reports for internal stakeholders.

• Support vendor engagement and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service standards.
• Assist in monitoring vendor performance and contribute to quality assurance efforts.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the EU region and globally, contributing to knowledge sharing and team development.
• May support onboarding and mentoring of junior team members.

• 3–5 years of experience supporting physical security or infrastructure projects, ideally within data centres, critical environments, or high-security facilities across Europe.
• Familiarity with physical security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) and their integration into complex infrastructure environments.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams or supporting global security initiatives within the technology, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of EU-specific regulatory and compliance frameworks related to physical security, data protection (e.g., GDPR), and health & safety standards.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and support project delivery across diverse teams and geographies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and multinational teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the EU and internationally, up to ~25%, to support project implementation and site coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Security Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PSP (ASIS), Prince2 Foundation/Practitioner, CAPM, or other relevant EU-recognised project management or security credentials are preferred.