Manager Executive Protection

Manager Executive Protection

We are seeking a highly collaborative, discreet, and integrity-driven Executive Protection Manager to join our Global Security & Investigations team. This role is responsible for leading global executive protection and protective intelligence efforts supporting senior leadership, while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across travel, workplace, residential, and event environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced risk management professional who combines sound judgment, operational excellence, and strong interpersonal skills to build trusted partnerships across the organization and with external stakeholders worldwide.

This position requires a strategic yet hands-on leader capable of managing complex security operations, coordinating crisis response activities, and driving continuous improvement in executive protection programs, policies, and training while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, collaboration, and ethical conduct.

The opportunity includes:

• EP Security Operations and Emergency Response
• Risk Assessment, Protective Intelligence and Threat Management
• Executive Travel Security
• Policy Development, Compliance, and Governance
• Vendor and Security Program Management
• Training and Program Development
• Leadership and Organizational Impact
• Reporting and Communication
• Continuous Improvement

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in related fields such as Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration or other fields.
• Minimum 5 years in executive protection, corporate security, military, or law enforcement; and 3 or more years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Skills:
  
  Strong collaborative leadership skills and team management. Deep observational, analytical, and crisis management abilities; expertise in security, communication and collaboration technologies. Open-source Intelligence analysis, Strong communication ability both written and verbal.
• Attributes:
  Professional demeanor, discretion, adaptability, confidentiality, and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Certifications:
  
  Proficiency in first aid, defensive driving, evasive driving
• Ability to navigate and manage under high stress situations.
• Travel Requirements:
  Willingness, availability and ability to travel frequently and on short notice. Adaptable to work evenings weekends and on holidays depending on need.

Preferred:

• CCW certification
• Specialized certification in security or protection:
  Examples could include Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Executive Protection Specialist (EPS) or similar international certifications.
• Global experience, multi-lingual and a strong geographic understanding.

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.