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Allied Universal Director of Strategic Programs in Boston, Massachusetts
When you join the Allied Universal® Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security systems integrators in North America. Build your career within a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment that combines leading-edge technology solutions - electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, robotics, drones, and other smart tech innovative solutions - with physical security solutions to safeguard our clients and our communities. We offer an array of opportunities - service technician jobs, installation technician jobs, security installation jobs, engineers, and project manager jobs to name a few. Start your career with us today! We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k), employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!
Allied Universal® is looking to hire a Director, Strategic Programs. The Director of Strategic Programs will be responsible to monitor and oversee operational activities for Strategic Program Managers and will be responsible for supporting the sales and operations teams working on these clients. This includes assisting regions in familiarization with customer accounts, supporting development of customer solutions, monitoring of all quality aspects of the project or account, monitoring company/customer project policies and procedures, and comprehensive knowledge of the financial position of each project and account being monitored.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead weekly/monthly progress reviews of assigned projects and accounts
Collaborate with Regional Directors, Installation Managers, Strategic Program clients and Account Managers to ensure project and regional success
Develop and foster close working relationships with all Strategic Program clients
Provide routine checks and corrective action plans for all compliance deficiencies
Selection and placement of direct reports
Coach, mentor and develop regional Program Managers
Understand contract terms, requirements and project schedules and verify compliance
Audit safety and quality programs for compliance with company policy
Assist in the on-going analysis and updating of policies, procedures, and cost controls
Develop and monitor metrics for project performance.
Partner with regional leadership to determine sharing of talent resources to satisfy Strategic Account contracts
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Prior work history in the electronic security system industry, and/or the telecommunications infrastructure industry
Previous National Account experience in the security or related industries
Contract management, construction management, estimating, and project management
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess one or more of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related studies
Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related studies with a minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively more responsible experience in a field construction/project-oriented business environment
Minimum of ten (10) ten years of progressively more responsible experience in a field construction/project-oriented business environment
Prior leadership/management experience in a field construction/project-oriented business environment
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
Willingness and ability to travel 15% to 40%
Read, analyze, and interpret construction contracts, construction drawings and specifications, common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Effectively present information to management and public groups as necessary both in written and oral formats
Communicate effectively in both oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports
Excellent customer service abilities along with refined grammar skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Also, the ability to read, understand and interpret financial statements or reports
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
Job ID: 2023-1027318
Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Job Category: Project and Program Management