Manager, Regional Security - West

Job Description

Scope of Position

Manage the development, oversight and execution of strategic programs and initiatives for EA's regional security function. This role requires a unique combination of security/safety expertise coupled with deep program management and strategic initiatives development experience.

Key Accountabilities:
• Budget / results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives
• Assist in the development of EA's Safety Security & Business Resiliency Program and related capabilities implementation around guard force services, investigations, events security, emergency preparedness, and managing workplace violence.
• Manage end to end guard force services deployment in assigned region(s)
• Ensure that support staffing meets site specific needs, while applying a ''value-based'' approach
• Works cross-functionally to develop KPI's & SLA's in areas of responsibility
• Leverage internal case management system to ensure proper staffing deployment
• Assist in development of security / safety awareness & training programs
• Other strategic initiatives / projects as assigned by the Director of Global Protective Services

Leadership Skills Required:
• Leadership and sound judgment.
• Strategic program management
• Must have 100% credibility, objectivity and respect across all parts of the business.
• Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures. Proactive mindset.
• Build relationships with E-Staff, business leaders and internal and external partners.
• Promote the Security & Safety functions as subject a matter expert within EA
• Ability to collaborate with other service functions (IT, HR, Finance, Legal)
• Ability to influence expectations and mitigate conflict
• Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate and introduce new ideas
• Understanding of differences in standards and culture across geographies and cultures

Professional Expertise/ Knowledge:
• Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance
• Experience with business continuity program process implementation and emergency management
• (ICS) – preferably in global corporation setting
• Strategic planning / program management in global security domain
• Knowledge of estimating and cost associated with various system applications

Experience:
• 3-5 years in a similar role within a multi-national corporate security or general operations team
• Experience in program management / strategic planning & initiatives
• Former corporate security / law enforcement experience highly desired

Skills:
• Service-oriented/customer-driven approach
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid decision-making and judgment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Engaging communicator with ability to influence senior leadership
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration

Education:
• Bachelor of Science Degree or combination of requisite experience and education
• ASIS affiliation

No. of Direct Reports:
• 10 or less

Reporting Requirements:
• Develop and manage operational metrics and KPI's with strategic vendors
• Program / project management reporting – key initiatives
• Strategic initiatives plan development

Matrix Mentoring/ Support for Role:
• Dir. Real Estate & Site Services (regionally based)
• Senior Manager of Workplace Planning and Project Management
• Security Systems Administration team

Matrix Team:
• Facilities, Finance, Procurement, IT, Site Leadership, Legal, PE, Public Safety Agencies

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