Security Program Manager Jobs in Ohio
Security Program Manager jobs in Ohio are open across Columbus, Cleveland, and Beachwood and other Ohio metros, with employers like M.C. Dean, The Jewish Federation, and Path Robotics hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager (Project Leader 2) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Responsibilities
A Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager is responsible for assisting with the overall administration, organization, implementation, and growth of a data center electronic security installation program.
The Project Leader 2 position is a senior leadership role. The selected candidate will be a program manager responsible for overseeing a regional data center installation program.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
Program-level responsibilities include:
- Continuous improvement of program process.
- Assess program for operational efficiencies.
- Support proposal development and bid responses.
- Lead monthly gate checks for all data center projects.
- Mentor new project managers on company and program process.
- Visit sites for quality assurance and leadership representation.
- Support project staffing efforts.
- Be a champion of our culture of safety.
- Be the customer point of contact for escalations.
- Support program financial forecasting.
Project-level responsibilities include:
- Oversee the installation of electronic security systems at multiple sites.
- Establish and implement procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Manage project site managers and supervisors.
- Interface with customer personnel and respond to their issues and concerns.
- Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.
- Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance.
- Document project issues/conditions.
- Prepare installation proposals, change orders, and schedules.
- Prepare status reports and briefings.
- Responsible for the overall financial management of the project(s).
- Responsible for on-time project completion.
- Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
- Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
- Ordering materials, tools, and equipment.
- Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
- Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
- Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
- Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
- Oversee warranty service for completed installations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of experience in the design, installation, integration, and testing of electronic security systems. Within this timeframe, at least five years of experience managing installation projects on nationwide security installation federal government contracts.
- 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline or (BS) 7+ years of experience with a Master's in Engineering or related discipline. Experience working on electrical projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
- Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
- Experience using sophisticated Project Mgmt, CPM Scheduling, Cost and AutoCAD software.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on electrical projects.
- Familiar with standard deliverables and work process on projects.
- Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver. Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
- Attention to detail.
- Exceptional MS Excel skills. Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in MCD core disciplines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401k Retirement Plan.
- Military Reserve pay offset.
- Paid maternity leave.
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
PAY RANGE
USD $135,120.00 - USD $202,680.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager (Project Leader 2) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Responsibilities
A Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager is responsible for assisting with the overall administration, organization, implementation, and growth of a data center electronic security installation program.
The Project Leader 2 position is a senior leadership role. The selected candidate will be a program manager responsible for overseeing a regional data center installation program.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
Program-level responsibilities include:
- Continuous improvement of program process.
- Assess program for operational efficiencies.
- Support proposal development and bid responses.
- Lead monthly gate checks for all data center projects.
- Mentor new project managers on company and program process.
- Visit sites for quality assurance and leadership representation.
- Support project staffing efforts.
- Be a champion of our culture of safety.
- Be the customer point of contact for escalations.
- Support program financial forecasting.
Project-level responsibilities include:
- Oversee the installation of electronic security systems at multiple sites.
- Establish and implement procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Manage project site managers and supervisors.
- Interface with customer personnel and respond to their issues and concerns.
- Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.
- Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance.
- Document project issues/conditions.
- Prepare installation proposals, change orders, and schedules.
- Prepare status reports and briefings.
- Responsible for the overall financial management of the project(s).
- Responsible for on-time project completion.
- Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
- Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
- Ordering materials, tools, and equipment.
- Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
- Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
- Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
- Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
- Oversee warranty service for completed installations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of experience in the design, installation, integration, and testing of electronic security systems. Within this timeframe, at least five years of experience managing installation projects on nationwide security installation federal government contracts.
- 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline or (BS) 7+ years of experience with a Master's in Engineering or related discipline. Experience working on electrical projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
- Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
- Experience using sophisticated Project Mgmt, CPM Scheduling, Cost and AutoCAD software.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on electrical projects.
- Familiar with standard deliverables and work process on projects.
- Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver. Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
- Attention to detail.
- Exceptional MS Excel skills. Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in MCD core disciplines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401k Retirement Plan.
- Military Reserve pay offset.
- Paid maternity leave.
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
PAY RANGE
USD $135,120.00 - USD $202,680.00 /Yr.
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Security Program Manager Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
- M.C. Dean3
- The Jewish Federation2
- Path Robotics2
- Summit Fire & Security1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Manufacturing1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
- Retail1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security program manager jobs across Ohio.
- Five or more years of experience managing information security programs or projects
- Hands-on experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk assessments, audits, and remediation tracking across an organization
- Experience communicating security program status and risks to executive and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, or similar governance and risk tools
Security Program Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many security program manager jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 10+ security program manager openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbus, Cleveland, and Beachwood. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
Which Ohio cities have the most security program manager jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Beachwood have the most security program manager openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire security program managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring security program managers in Ohio include M.C. Dean, The Jewish Federation, and Path Robotics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote security program manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 0% of security program manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for security program manager jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to security program manager jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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