Project Manager

Guard Force Project Manager - Security Operations role at U.S. Embassy - Wellington, New Zealand, responsible for leading and managing the local guard force program.

Requirements

• Provide daily oversight and proactive program management of the local guard force.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on contract performance and security posture.
• Analyze regional and local security threats and implement effective countermeasures.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate data in the myLGP system.
• Conduct quarterly visits to all covered U.S. Mission locations.
• Ensure full compliance with contract requirements, quality control standards, and contingency plans.
• Be available 24/7 and respond in-person within one hour when requested by the COR or GTM.
• Completion of secondary education, polytechnic school, National Diploma, or Associate degree.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or command-level experience in police, military, security, or local guard force management.
• At least 5 years of experience in New Zealand or surrounding region.
• Strong understanding of overseas security environments and U.S. Mission-related threats.
• Proficiency in English and local language at S4/R4 level.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Experience with all levels of communication and team/project management.
• Deep expertise in physical security and access control.
• Operational knowledge of guard force units and response protocols.
• Effective use of communications and radio procedures.
• Valid host-country driver’s license.
• Firearms certification (as required by local law and contract).