Senior Manager, Executive Protection

Position Summary... The Senior Manager, Executive Protection is responsible for the operation of a risk based security program that safeguards Walmart’s executive leadership, operations, and assets. This role blends strategic oversight with hands on execution, including protective intelligence, executive travel security, and enterprise risk initiatives. It is a high impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned security professional to influence global security strategy, lead cross functional teams, and ensure executives can operate safely and confidently worldwide.

The Executive Protection and Global Security team delivers intelligence led, risk based security solutions that protect Walmart’s leadership and enable business continuity. The team partners with internal stakeholders and public and private sector counterparts to assess threats, manage vulnerabilities, and implement value based protective programs aligned with industry standards and company policies. This Senior Manager role is critical to advancing enterprise security strategy while modeling Walmart’s values of integrity, respect, and excellence.

• Lead and oversee a comprehensive executive protection program, including travel security, logistics, and transportation coordination.
• Direct protective intelligence efforts and risk assessments to evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage cross‑functional security risk projects and provide recommendations aligned to global security strategy.
• Coordinate with public and private sector partners to support executive travel and security operations.
• Drive execution of multiple security initiatives, adjusting priorities, removing obstacles, and ensuring performance outcomes.
• Travel domestically and internationally to and from facilities or work-sites.

• Extensive experience in executive protection, protective intelligence, personal protective service, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional security programs and initiatives.
• Strong operational expertise in executive travel security and global logistics coordination.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• A values‑based leadership approach grounded in integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry License within 90 days of hire.
• Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Commissioned Security Officer License within 90 days of hire.
• If eligible, must obtain and maintain Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA – H.R.218) credential from authorized, affiliated law enforcement agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, risk management, or related field and 4 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, or related area.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification…