Technical Program Manager – Security Systems

DXC Technology | United Arab Emirates | On-site

Job Summary

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager – Security Systems to lead the planning, delivery, integration, testing, and commissioning of complex physical and electronic security systems within a large-scale technology transformation program in the UAE.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of integrated security technologies combined with program leadership, interface management, and multi-vendor delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of physical and electronic security systems from design and procurement through implementation, integration, commissioning, and handover.
Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control.
Coordinate security technologies including CCTV/VMS, Access Control, intrusion detection, intercom, visitor management, perimeter security, and other integrated security systems.
Manage interfaces between security systems and ICT/network infrastructure, identity platforms, command-and-control environments, applications, and other ELV systems.
Coordinate contractors, OEMs, consultants, technology vendors, and system integrators across multiple security workstreams.
Review technical designs, interface requirements, system architecture, implementation plans, and integration specifications.
Oversee FAT, SAT, system integration testing, commissioning, UAT, defect resolution, and final acceptance.
Ensure security solutions meet required availability, resilience, performance, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.
Manage technical dependencies and drive resolution of complex cross-system and cross-vendor integration issues.
Coordinate operational readiness, documentation, training, asset information, and transition into support operations.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure delivery meets contractual, technical, quality, and schedule requirements.
Provide senior management with clear reporting on progress, risks, critical dependencies, vendor performance, and required decisions.

Required Experience

14+ years of technical project/program management experience, with significant experience delivering physical/electronic security systems.
Proven experience as a Security Systems Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, Security Technology Manager, ELV Security Manager, or equivalent.
Strong experience with technologies such as CCTV/VMS, Access Control, intrusion detection, intercom, visitor management, and perimeter security systems.
Experience managing the complete lifecycle from design and procurement through installation, integration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, acceptance, and handover.
Strong understanding of security systems integration with network, ICT, identity, applications, and other ELV technologies.
Experience managing complex multi-vendor, multi-contractor, and system integration environments.
Strong interface management, program governance, RAID management, change control, and vendor management capabilities.
Ability to manage senior stakeholders and translate technical security issues into clear delivery actions and decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, IT, or related discipline.
Experience delivering large-scale integrated security or critical technology environments.
Experience working within a Master Systems Integrator (MSI) delivery model is highly advantageous.
UAE/GCC security systems delivery experience is highly advantageous.
PMP, PRINCE2, PSP, CPP, or relevant technical/security certification is preferred.