Senior Program Planner - Enterprise Security Capital Planning and Systems Integration - Enterpr[...]

Position Summary Senior-level operational, planning, project, program, and performance leadership in direct support of the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs, and Real Estate. Serves as the university’s enterprise leader for security capital planning, systems integration, and operational readiness across WashU and its academic medical center. This role ensures that physical security and public safety systems operate as a cohesive, enterprise-wide platform. Supports full scope of responsibilities by translating strategic direction into coordinated work plans, supervising teams and cross‑enterprise efforts, managing execution risk, and ensuring timely delivery of institutional commitments. Operating in a complex, multi-campus, multi‑mission environment, the position facilitates coordination across WashU Medicine’s Protective Services, the WashU Police Department, Emergency Management, Facilities, Information Technology, University Services, Residential Life, and external partners. Leads the strategic planning, prioritization, and lifecycle management of security‑related capital investments in support of institutional safety, compliance, risk mitigation and business continuity objectives. Responsibilities Provide preliminary and conceptual planning and programming, and estimating for safety and security projects of a complex nature. Lead multi‑year enterprise planning for security systems and infrastructure (CCTV, access control, radio communications, CAD/reporting systems, etc.). Lead the design of databases for modules and/or projects; monitor progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables. Work with facilities project personnel and other team members to develop detailed specifications and documents. Ensure alignment with integrated capital planning frameworks, Repair & Renewal (R&R) priorities, institutional risk, compliance, and safety objectives. Facilitate coordinated planning across academic, medical, and affiliated campuses. Guide assigned project managers through the full project lifecycle, ensuring consistency in scope definition, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and performance evaluation. Strengthen planning processes and decision frameworks to improve transparency, prioritization, and outcomes. Provide operational, planning, project, program, and performance support to the Office of the Vice Chancellor. Prepare leadership briefings, analyses, presentations, and recommendations. Track priorities, risks, decisions, and follow‑up actions across all assigned areas. Provide functional leadership for teams and cross‑enterprise initiatives spanning operations, planning, projects, and programs. Supervise assigned staff, project teams, consultants, and workgroups, coordinating work plans and monitoring performance. Serve as the enterprise coordinator for security technologies, ensuring systems align and function as an integrated platform. Coordinate strategy, standards, and deployment of security systems across campuses and stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership for planning, deployment, optimization, and modernization of security technologies such as CCTV and access control. Define and maintain enterprise standards for coverage, device placement, credentialing, alarm/event management, and access levels. Partner with Facilities, IT, Protective Services, and WUPD to embed security systems into capital projects from concept through occupancy. Develop and manage multi‑year roadmaps, including migration to common platforms and retirement of legacy or high‑risk systems. Use data and performance metrics to inform lifecycle decisions, capital planning, and continuous improvement. Conduct infrastructure‑focused security risk assessments to inform planning and prioritization. Support change management and communications strategies related to operational, planning, and program initiatives. Develop stakeholder engagement approaches, implementation plans, and messaging to support adoption of new processes, systems, or organizational structures. Coordinate with external partners, consultants, and affiliated organizations to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and standards. Facilitate cross‑campus governance structures for security planning and coordination. Lead the development and implementation of design standards, technology guidelines, and access control and monitoring policies. Drive process improvements that enhance planning consistency, procurement efficiency, and decision‑making clarity. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Business strategy and operations planning and/or business analysis (5 years). Administration and office support (5 years). Planning and prioritization of strategic organizational objectives (5 years). Relevant experience (5 years). Skills: Administrative support services, capital planning, change management, complexity management, coordinating programs, cross‑functional initiatives, effective written communication, electronic access control systems, facility operations, high‑speed environments, higher education administration, key stakeholder relationships, leading project teams, managing ambiguity, operations support, physical security systems, program coordination, project portfolio management, public safety technology, reporting systems, risk management, security system integration, sound judgment, and strategic initiative. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent. ASIS certifications (CPP, PSP). Certified Security Systems Integrator (CSSI) or comparable credential. Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International. Facility Management Professional (FMP) – IFMA. Higher education experience (7 years), preferably in a complex university environment. Progressive facilities operations (10 years). Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: On‑call; typically sitting at a desk or table; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; occasional lifting ( Salary Range $84,200.00 – $148,500.00 annually Benefits Personal up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians. Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; family care resources for childcare needs; adult care support; tuition coverage for you and family, including dependent undergraduate‑level tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University