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-- Summary Location: Barcelona, Spain ; #LI-Hybrid 12 days/month in office Internal Job title: Associate Director - IT Project Manager, Protective Security Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Associate Director - IT Project Manager, Physical Protective Security is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-regional security and technology initiatives across REFS.
The role combines strong Physical Protective Security domain expertise (physical security, access control, surveillance, risk manage complex delivery landscapes including security vendors, integrators, SaaS providers, and local partners; Lead global and regional rollouts of security platforms (e.g., access control, CCTV, mobile credentials).
Protective Physical Security Expertise Oversee implementation of security systems such as: access control (badge / mobile / biometric), video surveillance Identify, manage, and mitigate security, operational, and delivery risks; ensure adherence to compliance frameworks (e.g., audit, GRC, SoD where applicable); manage change control, approvals, and documentation rigor.
Stakeholder prepare executive-level status updates, decision papers,



and escalations; influence decisions in a complex, matrixed organization Vendor Drive performance, issue resolution, and escalation when needed; Partner with Procurement on SOWs and contracting models; Own project financials including forecast, tracking, and cost control.
Portfolio Standardize delivery approaches across sites and regions; Capture lessons learned and improve delivery frameworks.
Essential Requirements: 10+ years of experience in IT project/program management in enterprise or regulated environments in Protective Security, in general multi-country deployments Strong exposure to Physical security systems (access control, surveillance, CCTV, digital visitors management, alarm systems) and Enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, IWMS, security systems) Deep understanding of physical security systems and operations , experience with global security environments and regulatory expectations, ability to balance security effectiveness, operational needs, and cost constraints, and strong awareness of risk management and compliance requirements Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and complex contracts, with experience with RFPs (Request for Proposal) and solid knowledge about security technology vendors Proven execution excellence capabilities, with deep expertise in project

📌 Associate Director (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis España
📍 Barcelona