Physical Security Project Manager

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Northbrook, IL
Hybrid
80K-90K Annually
Junior
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
The Physical Security Project Manager oversees the installation and support of security systems, coordinating projects, managing communication, and ensuring compliance with design standards.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Physical Security Project Manager position is responsible for proactively managing the technical installation and periodic support of physical security systems to internal UL customers. The person who fills this position is part technical support specialist, part customer champion, and part relationship manager. To be successful, it requires you to coordinate the installation of security systems, evaluate technical problems and coordinate the remediation response, and effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Managing the implementation of small to medium projects.
  • Acts as front-line contact on project related activities, issues, and risks.
  • Adheres to program and project governance (controls).
  • Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies.
  • Ensures that all assigned installation projects are handled properly in accordance with company policies and procedures, are timely completed, and are completed in accordance with budget.
  • Drive issue resolution using standard process/procedures in coordination with supporting resources.
  • Proactively manage, measure and track tickets and or issues to ensure timely resolution.
  • Escalate issues as appropriate. Apply fundamental troubleshooting skills to evaluate issues.
  • Attend scheduled meetings with our client team and provide status updates on ongoing projects.
  • Provide timely status updates, root-cause analysis and strategies to address issues.
  • Manage the execution and review of all scope of work, terms, and conditions in contracts.
  • Oversee the design of projects that are compliant with UL security standards or other potential design criteria.
  • Host and participate in design workgroups to coordinate all physical and electronic security matters of design.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 2-year degree, or security industry specific training certifications can be used as a substitute.
  • 2-years of technical project management experience required.
  • Electrical theory
  • Basic knowledge of Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Video Management Systems (VMS).
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.
  • Adept at working on a computer and working with Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Strong planning, organization and time management skills
  • Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
  • Strong facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Understanding of job safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Associate Protection Professional (APP) Certification
  • 5 years of technical project management experience.
  • Preferred 2 years' experience in either installation or design of physical security systems.
  • Electrical theory
  • Knowledge of door hardware and applications.
  • Advanced knowledge of Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Video Management Systems (VMS).
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
  • A drive to continual learning and professional development.

What you'll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
What we offer:
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000. - $90,000. and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.
This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
The application deadline for this position is 6/5/2026.
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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