Project Manager

Job description / Role

Position summary

The CBS project manager will be responsible for managing the planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of security systems (the "build"), and then transition to leading the long-term management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of these systems during the operational phase (the "operate"). This ensures a seamless handover from construction to a fully functional, high-reliability security operation.

Key responsibilities

1. Build (design, construction, & commissioning)

• Project leadership: Develop and own the master project plan, schedule, and budget for all security systems, ensuring alignment with the overall project's critical path.
• System design & integration: Lead the review and approval of all security designs, ensuring integration of such systems. Ensure designs support long-term operational efficiency.
• Procurement & contracts: Manage long-term operational support (OLS) and service level agreements (SLAs).
• On-site execution: Provide direct supervision of installation, ensuring strict adherence to quality, HSE, and schedule requirements.
• Testing & commissioning: Develop and execute rigorous test & commissioning plans, including integrated system tests that simulate real-world operational scenarios.
• Stakeholder & regulatory compliance: Act as the primary liaison with Egyptian government authorities to secure all necessary approvals for both construction and operation.

2. Operate (long-term operations & maintenance)

• Operational leadership: Assume responsibility for the 24/7/365 performance of all security systems post-commissioning. Manage the operational team and/or the maintenance contractor.
• Performance management: Monitor system health, availability, and performance against defined KPIs and SLAs. Implement a continuous improvement program to enhance system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Budget & spares management: Own the O&M budget for security systems, managing spare parts inventory, maintenance contracts, and operational expenditures.
• Incident response & reporting: Serve as the technical authority during security incidents. Ensure systems are used effectively for investigation and reporting. Conduct regular drills and system audits.
• Team training & development: Ensure operational team is fully trained and competent to take over the system upon project transfer. Develop and update all standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

Qualifications & experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field. PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in security systems project management and operations, with hands-on experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with the full project lifecycle, having managed the handover and operational phase of complex security systems, preferably in a BOT environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of security systems such as X-ray scanners, video surveillance, perimeter intrusion detection, security command center operations, and so on.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of international standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ASIS CPP, PSP).
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project).
• Native Egyptian with fluency in English.

Skills & competencies

• Dual-focus mindset: Ability to shift from a project-driven, deadline-focused approach to a long-term, reliability-focused operational mindset.
• Exceptional leadership: Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams during construction and managing operational staff and contractors.
• Strategic problem-solver: Adept at anticipating lifecycle challenges from construction through to long-term operations.
• Financial acumen: Strong skills in managing both CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Resilience & cultural awareness: Ability to thrive under pressure and work effectively within the Egyptian context.

Additional information

• Benefits offered: Individual medical insurance, social insurance, and transportation from designated pickup points (for Sokhna).
• Travel requirements: Currently based in Maadi, but must be open to relocating or traveling to Sokhna once required.
• Work location and model: Onsite (primarily Maadi, with possible work from Sokhna).
• Residential location preference: Preferably Cairo.
• Fluency in English is a must as the role involves dealing with suppliers all over the world.