Remote Event Security Manager for Executive & VIP

Embedded Event Security Manager

This role is responsible for building scalable event security processes, leading operational planning efforts, and coordinating closely with Executive Protection, Physical Security, Protective Intelligence, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure events are executed safely, professionally, and efficiently. Supported events may range from small executive off-sites and internal gatherings to large-scale conferences and high-visibility public engagements. The position requires strong operational planning capability, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced environments.

While this role is remote‑first, periodic travel and in‑person support are required throughout the year.

• Develop and maintain event security risk tiering frameworks.
• Establish scalable event security planning standards, playbooks, templates, and operational guidance.
• Coordinate with security leadership to align event security operations with organizational risk tolerance and security policies.
• Track program metrics, including incident trends, vendor performance, and planning effectiveness, to support continuous improvement.
• Support operational readiness through effective planning workflows and documentation management.
• Lead security planning efforts for executive offsites, internal events, conferences, and public‑facing engagements.
• Conduct event risk assessments considering venue environment, executive participation, attendee volume, public visibility, travel requirements, and potential disruption risks.
• Develop concepts of operation (CONOPS), staffing plans, and operational runbooks tailored to event risk profiles.
• Coordinate onsite security operations with vendors, venue security teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure operational readiness and contingency planning for all supported events.
• Coordinate closely with Executive Protection teams to integrate protective requirements into overall event operations.
• Support executive arrivals and departures, secure movement routes, backstage access, and other protective measures as required.
• Ensure protective operations are conducted discreetly and aligned with the overall event experience.
• Serve as the primary security liaison for internal stakeholders supporting events.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security considerations into planning processes.
• Provide guidance regarding security posture and mitigation strategies based on event risk and visibility.
• Manage relationships with contract security vendors, event security providers, and venue partners.
• Coordinate security planning with hotels, conference centers, and event venues.
• Ensure vendors meet operational expectations related to professionalism, licensing, staffing, and performance standards.
• Partner with Protective Intelligence teams to assess potential risks associated with events, venues, speakers, attendees, or company presence.
• Incorporate relevant intelligence into operational planning and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Executive Protection, Physical Security, and Protective Intelligence teams to develop comprehensive event security plans.
• Support incident response and operational coordination during events.
• Conduct post‑event reviews and develop after‑action reports, identifying lessons learned and operational improvements.
• Analyze event trends and operational outcomes to improve future planning and execution.

• 5 to 7 years of experience in corporate security, executive protection, event security, or related operational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high‑visibility events ranging from executive meetings to large‑scale conferences.
• Proven ability to conduct site advances, threat assessments, and develop operational security plans.
• Experience managing cross‑functional stakeholders, contract vendors, and external partners in dynamic environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level briefings and operational reporting.
• Familiarity with access control…