Project Manager - LAWA

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Aviation Technology Team in Los Angeles, CA.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the replacement of LAWA’s Access Control and Alarm Monitoring System ( ACAMS ) and upgrade of the current video management and storage systems, while maintaining airport operations and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include project governance; stakeholder coordination with airport operations, public safety & security, airport police, IT and regulatory agencies; management of scope, schedule, budget, and risk; oversight of system architecture, integration, testing, and commissioning; coordination of phased implementation and system cutovers; support of procurement and vendor management. The PM will also oversee the development of RFPs and coordination with LAWA Information Management & Technology group program management office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for the replacement of the Access Control and Alarm Monitoring System (ACAMS) and upgrades to video management and storage systems
• Establish and maintain project governance, including reporting, documentation, and adherence to LAWA standards and procedures
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Airport Operations, Public Safety & Security, Airport Police, IT, and external regulatory agencies
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk to ensure successful delivery within operational constraints of an active airport environment
• Oversee system architecture, design coordination, and integration across access control, alarm monitoring, and video management platforms
• Direct system testing, commissioning, and validation to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Plan and execute phased implementation strategies and system cutovers to minimize disruption to ongoing airport operations
• Support procurement activities, including development of RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract award processes
• Manage vendors, consultants, and system integrators to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Collaborate with LAWA Information Management & Technology (IMT) and Program Management Office (PMO) to align with enterprise systems, cybersecurity standards, and governance frameworks
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with aviation, safety, and security regulations
• Provide regular project updates, reporting, and executive-level communications to key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 8–15+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure, security systems, or technology integration projects
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects in highly regulated environments (aviation, transportation, public sector, or critical infrastructure)
• Demonstrated experience managing access control, alarm monitoring, CCTV/video management systems, or similar physical security technologies
• Strong understanding of system integration, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity considerations for enterprise-level platforms
• Experience managing projects within active, 24/7 operational environments with minimal disruption (e.g., airports, hospitals, transit systems)
• Familiarity with public procurement processes, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract management
• Experience managing vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., TSA, FAA, DHS, or similar governing bodies)
• Strong project controls experience, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interface with executive leadership and technical teams
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and standard reporting platforms
• Experience working with or within LAWA, or other large hub airport authorities (e.g., LAX modernization programs) is preferred