PROJECT MANAGER, SAFETY AND SECURITY MASTER PLANNING

About Good Harbor Consulting

Good Harbor Consulting provides security consulting services for a broad range of clients--including Fortune 500 companies, governments, non-profits and industry associations, systems integrators, and innovative technology start-ups--in the fast-developing areas of homeland security, cyber security, critical infrastructure protection and counterterrorism. We provide analysis and practical security guidance across a range of programs, producing measurable results aimed at improving the security investments of our clients. Good Harbor's team of consultants includes world-class experts with deep security experience in the public and private sectors.

About Good Harbor's Risk Management Practice

Good Harbor Consulting, LLC has decades of government and private sector experience to address the most pressing security challenges facing government and business today. Our Washington-based firm brings together experts from the public and private sectors across a wide range of disciplines, including cyber security, counterterrorism, crisis management, critical asset protection, security convergence, private equity financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Our IT Security Consulting practice provides clients with leading-edge strategies and solutions to a wide range of IT security challenges. Through our extensive experience in the federal market and with leading IT security firms, venture capitalists, and systems integrators, Good Harbor is able to provide clients a competitive advantage to be "ahead of the curve" and well-positioned to capitalize on new security service opportunities.

Position Openings

Good Harbor is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in risk management and safety and security master planning. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in a related field, 5 or more years work experience including overseas experience, particularly in the Middle East (GCC), and be prepared to personally commit to living in Arabian Gulf. They will have experience in building critical relationships, in project management and have been exposed to safety and security issues at the policy level. Excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills are required as well as the ability to work both independently with little guidance and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION DETAIL
Title: Project Manager, Safety and Security Master Planning

LOCATION
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary based on experience plus expatriate housing, transportation, and health care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's degree preferred
• 2-5 years related experience
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Demonstrable interest in the field of safety and security
• Demonstrable interest in urban planning and the design of safe communities

DESIRED SKILLS and INTERESTS

• Advanced degree in a security / risk / emergency preparedness related field
• Arabic language to a functional level
• Budget management experience
• Project management experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Manager for safety and security master planning projects.
• Manage project deadlines and schedules and produce project plans.
• Motivate and develop project team.
• Communicate project information to stakeholders.
• Monitor and brief progress.
• Coordinate the communications, workflow, and work products of team members and subject matter experts, who may be located in different time zones.
• Manage and coordinate activities for stakeholder workshops and project meetings, follow up with meeting minutes and other materials as required for team distribution.
• Provide regular advice and counsel on safety and security at the urban planning and building levels
• Draft white papers and memorandums on a range of safety and security considerations at the urban planning and building levels
• Serve as liaison with other related Good Harbor projects
• Prepare briefings for senior executives and other project team members
• Assist with business development activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or appropriate

Qualified candidates should e-mail or fax a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to resumes@goodharbor.net, or (703) 812-9350. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. Good Harbor is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: June 2008

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