Protective Security
AssociateDirector-ITProjectManager,ProtectiveSecurity
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“Associate Director - IT Project Manager, Protective Security at Protective Security. Skills: Protective Security, IT Project Management, Global Rollouts, Security Systems. Own full lifecycle delivery of Protective Security projects. Deliver projects on time”
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving
Based in Barcelona, Spain, Only apply if accessible
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years IT project/program management, Proven experience delivering Protective Security IT programs, Deep understanding of physical security systems, Experience with global security environments, Awareness of risk management, Exposure to Physical security systems, Exposure to Enterprise platforms, Proven execution excellence capabilities, Deep expertise in project & program management methodologies, Senior-level project leadership, Experience working in global, multi-country delivery, Experience managing large, interdependent delivery plans, Demonstrated experience managing external vendors, Excellent concise, executive-ready communication skills, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Degree in IT, Engineering, Security, Experience in pharma, regulated industries, Experience in critical infrastructure environments, Knowledge of GRC, Knowledge of identity and access management, Knowledge of compliance frameworks
What You'll Do.
Own full lifecycle delivery of Protective Security projects
Deliver projects on time
Deliver projects on scope
Deliver projects on budget
Manage complex delivery landscapes
Lead global rollouts of security platforms
Lead regional rollouts of security platforms
Act as a trusted partner
Translate business security needs into IT delivery
Ensure solutions comply with security standards
Ensure solutions comply with policies
Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements
Drive alignment between physical security
Drive alignment between cybersecurity
Drive alignment between enterprise IT
Oversee implementation of security systems
Establish project governance
Enforce project governance
Identify security risks
Manage security risks
Mitigate security risks
Identify operational risks
Manage operational risks
Mitigate operational risks
Identify delivery risks
Manage delivery risks
Mitigate delivery risks
Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks
Manage change control
Manage documentation rigor
Act as main interface
Drive alignment across global teams
Drive alignment across regional teams
Drive alignment across site teams
Prepare executive-level status updates
Prepare decision papers
Manage security vendors
Drive vendor performance
Issue resolution with vendors
Escalation with vendors
Partner with Procurement on SOWs
Partner with Procurement on contracting
Own project financials
Track project financials
Control project costs
Contribute to Protective Security IT roadmap
Contribute to project portfolio
Standardize delivery approaches
Capture lessons learned
Improve delivery frameworks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Protective Security teams; DDIT teams; Procurement teams; External vendors; Business teams; IT delivery teams
Communication Scope
Executive-level status updates; Decision papers; Executive-ready communication
Process & Methodology
Project Management, Program Management, Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, Planning, Dependency management, Critical-path thinking, Project financials, Cost control
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Location: Barcelona, Spain ; #LI-Hybrid 12 days/month in office Internal Job title: Associate Director - IT Project Manager, Protective Security Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. About the role: The Associate Director – Project Manager (Protective Security) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-regional security and technology initiatives across REFS. The role combines strong Protective Security domain expertise (physical security, access control, surveillance, risk & compliance) with senior IT project/program management capabilities. This position acts as a senior delivery owner for security-critical programs (e.g., access control systems, video surveillance, identity/access platforms, digital security solutions), ensuring predictable delivery, regulatory compliance, and alignment between Protective Security, DDIT, Procurement, and external vendors. **Job Description** **Key responsibilities:** * **End-to-End Project & Program Delivery: **Own full lifecycle delivery of Protective Security projects (from intake to handover), deliver projects on time, on scope, and on budget with clear accountability; manage complex delivery landscapes including security vendors, integrators, SaaS providers, and local partners; Lead global and regional rollouts of security platforms (e.g., access control, CCTV, mobile credentials). * **Protective Security Expertise & Integration: **Act as a trusted partner to Protective Security teams, translating business security needs into IT delivery, eensure solutions comply with security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, and drive alignment between physical security, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT architecture; Oversee implementation of security systems such as: access control (badge / mobile / biometric), video surveillance & monitoring platforms, identity & access integ
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