[Hiring] Physical Security Project Specialist @Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Role Description

The Physical Security Project Specialist leads security system installation and service projects across the enterprise, from planning through closeout. Within approved scope, budget, security standards, and delegated authority, this role manages schedules, spending, and vendor commitments; coordinates resources and customer communications; and maintains accurate project records. Working with overall project leads, internal teams, customers, and vendors, the coordinator identifies risks, implements mitigation plans, independently resolves day-to-day issues, and escalates decisions beyond delegated authority with recommended solutions and their impacts. The role provides timely updates to support on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead the Physical Security portion of assigned projects from planning through closeout; manage vendors, schedules, critical milestones, and spending within approved project scope, budget, and security standards.
• Track schedule and cost variances and escalate those requiring approval.
• Identify project risks and dependencies, implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders, and independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority.
• Keep internal stakeholders and assigned resources informed of project status, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions or support needed.
• Attend project calls with vendors and internal teams; document decisions, action items, and follow-up commitments.
• Maintain an organized archive of project correspondence, photos, designs, vendor agreements, and closeout documentation; manage passwords in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure version control, naming conventions, and document retention align with company standards.
• Review aging requests, service tickets, and projects; follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders as needed.
• Create and maintain vendor dashboards to track commitments and progress.
• Publish and improve internal dashboards and reports that summarize project and service activity for leadership and project teams.
• Verify project and service closeout, including site confirmation, final invoicing, and updated records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience in security or a related field, including project coordination, operations, or vendor management.
• One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Project coordination.
• One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Evaluation, design, and installation of physical security systems.
• Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Professional experience in security or a related field.
• Physical security technologies, systems, and software platforms - Advanced.
• Drawing review and markup tools, such as CAD software, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat Pro - Advanced.
• Information technology and security best practices - Advanced.
• Dashboard tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio, and KPI reporting - Advanced.

Requirements

• Organize competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and follow through to completion, both independently and as part of a team.
• Build productive relationships across organizational levels, communicate clearly, and obtain timely responses from vendors and stakeholders.
• Validate data, identify trends and dependencies, and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, complete records; apply document-control standards consistently; and identify opportunities to improve tracking and reporting processes.
• Exercise discretion with sensitive site, vendor, and security information; follow Ryder requirements for authorized access, credential protection, records retention, approved procurement, and ethical supplier relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Company Description

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.