Job Description
Technical PM focused on security application deployments (not field installation). Will manage ~4 application projects annually within a lean team structure.
Location
- Preferred: San Francisco Bay Area (Oakland / San Jose area)
- Onsite: 1–2 days per week
- Limited travel (occasional data center visits in Fairfield or Rancho Cordova)
- Duration - 12 months contract
- PR - $80-$85/hr on W2
Experience Required
- Minimum: 5 years
- Preferred: 7+ years
- Mid-career minimum
- Senior candidates acceptable (must hit ground running)
Role Breakdown
- 60–70% Project Management
- 30–40% Technical / hands-on support
Top Required Skills
Core PM Skills
- Scheduling & planning
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Project controls
- Executive reporting
Technical Capability (Critical)
Must be able to:
- Review solution blueprints
- Review architecture diagrams
- Create/modify Visio diagrams
- Understand data mapping & migrations
- Evaluate technical deliverables
This is a technical PM, not just an administrative PM.
Preferred Industry Background
Strong preference for candidates with experience in:
- Physical security systems
- Access control
- Video surveillance
- PSIM
- Visitor management
Target companies may include:
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Palo Alto Networks
- Physical security integrators
Education
- Technical degree preferred Not mandatory if experience is strong
Certifications
- PMP preferred Not required
Soft Skills
- Strong communicator (senior leadership exposure)
- Independent
- “Utility player” mindset
- Comfortable in small, lean teams
Interview Process
- 2 rounds max
- Focus: PM fundamentals + technical review ability + communication