Senior Manager, Global Physical Security Program Leader

Job Title:

Sr. Manager, Global Physical Security Program Leader

R026725

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Global Physical Security Program Leader

Reporting To: Senior Director, Head of Global Physical Security & Safety

Department: Global Physical Security & Safety

Location: Santa Monica, CA or Irvine, CA

Your Mission

Activision Blizzard is seeking to fill the position of Sr. Manager, Global Physical Security Program Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our people and property are protected across the Activision Blizzard portfolio (Activision Blizzard Corporate, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, and King). The role will directly oversee physical security management staff and be responsible for physical security program development and execution.

As a subject matter expert in physical security, this role will provide guidance for all company locations, events, meetings and physical security projects.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of the global physical security program
• Direct oversight of physical security management staff
• Management of the following programs, policies, and procedures:
  • Guard force deployment and management
  • Physical security technology (access control, video surveillance, etc.)
  • Incident response and investigation
  • Facility security
  • Event security
  • Executive protection
• Liaison with law enforcement and other emergency responders as needed

Player Profile

• Must have 10 years’ experience in physical security, law enforcement, military, or any combination thereof, with at least 5 years of experience managing team strategy, physical security & safety professionals (non-security guard talent), and operational performance
• Successful candidates will possess global corporate security experience
• BA or BS highly desired. Degrees in fields such as criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, business administration, or organizational leadership preferred
• Must have demonstrated experience in physical security technology, event security, guard force management, executive protection, investigations, incident management and threat/vulnerability/risk assessments
• Membership in professional networking groups such as ASIS, Infra Gard, or other physical security groups is a plus
• Must be able to develop and implement physical security best practices, standards, policies, and procedures
• Must have effective management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, and organizational skills
• Proficient in a variety of conventional system and application software, including task/project management, visitor management, and case management
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual and stressful circumstances
• Strong customer service and service delivery
• Position requires demonstrated integrity, honesty, poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to plan, coordinate and manage staff and operations
• Proven experience supporting senior executives with the ability to influence and demonstrate executive presence
• Ability to build relationships, trusted advocate by leaders, employees, and the business
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically to support successful and timely implementation of projects and programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical,…