OPS Security Systems Program Lead

This OPS Security Systems Program Lead position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Project Planning and Schedule Management: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities with stakeholders. Lead project kickoff activities; develop and maintain the master project schedule; track work across buildings and systems; manage dependencies and changes; and address risks or delays that could affect delivery. Vendor Coordination and Project Execution: Direct day-to-day coordination of vendors performing the work. Monitor progress against approved requirements, schedules, and deliverables; coordinate access and installation logistics with building managers and campus partners; document issues; and follow through on corrective actions and project closeout. Budget and Compliance Oversight: Manage the project budget and track expenditures, commitments, and forecasts against approved funding. Review vendor invoices and proposed changes for consistency with project scope and applicable University processes. Identify and report potential budget overruns, scope changes, and compliance issues, and recommend action to leadership. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Serve as the primary project point of contact for OPS, building managers, campus departments, vendors, and other stakeholders. Provide structured updates to leadership and project teams on status, milestones, spending, risks, decisions, upcoming work, and expected impacts. Prepare presentations and facilitate meetings needed to keep responsibilities and decisions clear. Project Controls and Documentation: Maintain current project plans, decision and issue logs, change records, meeting records, and other required documentation. Apply consistent reporting procedures and project management tools; assess project performance and recommend improvements to project execution and coordination. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Extensive knowledge of project management principles and practices, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, change control, and closeout. Skill in developing and maintaining master project schedules, tracking deliverables and dependencies, and identifying actions needed to meet milestones. Ability to monitor project spending, forecast budget impacts, review proposed changes, and prepare clear financial and performance updates. Ability to coordinate vendor work, assess progress against requirements, document deficiencies, and follow issues through resolution. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, prepare structured status reports, and explain project impacts to leadership and campus stakeholders. Ability to work effectively with building managers and partners across University operations while coordinating work in occupied facilities. Skill in maintaining accurate project records and using project management software, University systems, and standard productivity tools. Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and recommend solutions to complex schedule, budget, and coordination issues.