Data Center Security Systems Snr. Project Manager – EMEA (Retro Fit)

SUMMARY:  The Global Physical Security (GPS) System Team manages physical security technology across the corporation. Oracle is seeking a highly experienced and multi-talented member of the physical security systems team. 

This role will be responsible for the delivery of retrofitting Oracle controlled security systems projects across Oracle’s Data Center portfolio. As a leading contributor individually and as a team member, managing all aspects of the project life cycle through to successful handover. The work is often non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical and business skills in this area of specialization. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides management and oversight ensuring that Oracle’s Security Systems are design and installed consistently across the globe. These initiatives include, but are not limited to:                  

• Works closely with the Data Centre Build, GPS Security Operations and GPS Security Systems teams to identify Security System needs. 
• Ensures systems are installed to Oracle security standards.
• In cooperation with the Data Center Build and Security Operational teams develops the security design providing marked-up design drawings and budgetary financial figures.
• Carry out on site surveys as and when required.
• Completes VAR selection process to award project works by way of contract or RFP response.
• Controls project costs, reviews quotations, raises PO’s and approves all expenditure; ensures contractual compliance.
• Develops and oversees project plans, designs, and processes, ensuring high quality and in budget project delivery.
• Maintains project schedules by monitoring project progress; coordinates   team activities; resolves issues.
• Ensures all stakeholders are kept informed of milestones and major project developments allowing systems to be installed in a timely manner and transition into the GSOC / Local Alarm Centers.
• Manages System Integrators / VAR’s ensuring GPS standards and procedures are followed and key milestones are met on schedule.
• Plays an active role in the overall management of all providers, participating in QBR / ABR programs.
• Performs additional functions as directed by the Global Data Center Security Systems Retrofit Program Manager as necessary to achieve assigned business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years’ project management experience, with a primary focus on Data Center Security Systems deployment. 
• Proven track record of success the delivery of Data Center retrofit physical security projects.
• Must be self-motivated, but equally comfortable working within a team or alone and requiring minimal supervision.
• Must possess a strong background in design of Lenel Access Control & Milestone CCTV Systems. Wider experience of further Access Control, CCTV and other Security Systems is desirable but not an absolute requirement.
• Detailed experience working with Data Center CoLo teams to provide infrastructure requirements for physical security systems.
• The position will require extensive travel across the EMEA region. Often attending project planning, coordination and implementation meetings supporting Data Center / CoLo Project Managers, GPS Operational Team, Architects, General Contractors, and our appointed VAR’s.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are an absolute requirement, with the ability to articulate with a high level of proficiency in both the written and verbal formats at all levels, up to and including Corporate Executive leadership.
• Highly proficient with all basic Microsoft computer software programs and communication techniques, being highly organized with a natural flair for documentation production and storage.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA Degree desirable but not mandatory.
• Professional Project Management certifications are highly desirable.
• Physically located in UK.
• Ability to show experience in the above required essential functions is mandatory.
• Additional industry certifications are highly desirable, but not absolutely required.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, IMPACT OF DECISIONS AND DEGREE OF SUPERVISION:

• The Data Center Security Systems Project Managers scope of responsibility will be focused on the EMEA region. There may be instances where AMER / JAPAC works need to be undertaken.
• The qualified candidate will report directly to the Global Data Center Security Systems Retro-Fit Program Manager, who is based in the UK. 
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. 
• This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role that has no direct reports.
• There is an expectancy of up to 40% global travel.

Career Level - IC4