Physical Security Manager
ManpowerGroup
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manager of Physical Security and Safety to join our Regional Workplace team. This role is responsible for establishing and overseeing all aspects of physical security across company.
Key duties include working with security personnel to design and maintain standards for access control and camera surveillance systems with established standards for public and private areas and developing comprehensive executive protection and employee travel safety programs including a helpline and travel advisories. The position also entails creating and implementing Emergency Action Plans, standardizing safety equipment (Cintas, AED, fire extinguishers), coordinating event security, managing critical security communications, and establishing employee security training. Furthermore, this role is crucial for investigating potential threats, collaborating with workplace operations on visitor management. This position will also be responsible for managing the overall security and safety budget, including evaluating and implementing new security technologies. This individual is responsible for safeguarding company Executive Leadership team, assets, and HQ employees.
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities
• Program Management - Work in partnership with Facilities, People & Culture, Legal, IT, and other relevant functions to develop and implement a comprehensive program
• Define physical security standards and policies ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and business requirements
• Site Safety and Security Assessments and Mitigation - Develop tools and execute processes to conduct ongoing physical security risk assessments across our facilities and operations. Develop and execute mitigation strategies for identified risks and vulnerabilities, using a risk-based approach
• Access and Security Systems Management - Oversee the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of physical security systems (i.e., badge readers, camera systems) and other relevant systems, measures, and programs in alignment with security standards and strategies
• Safety Training and Awareness - Champions and coordinates the Security Awareness Program resulting in a strong Security Culture. Continuously assesses effectiveness of employee training on physical security
• Travel Safety – responsible for travel risk management, which includes travel risk assessment, travel tracking, and incident response
• Security Project Management - Responsible for the project management of physical security system installations or upgrades in collaboration with project sponsors and vendors
• Incident Management - Lead investigations of security incidents, breaches, and losses. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for corrective action. Develop and maintain effective incident response protocols
• Security and Risk Advisory - be the physical security subject matter expert by providing consulting and advice to internal stakeholders regarding various aspects of workplace security issues including, but not limited to, access and technology
People Leadership
• Change Management: The capability to manage and drive change within the organization. This includes being a change agent who can navigate resistance, communicate effectively, and ensure smooth transitions.
• Collaboration and Influence: Building strong relationships across the organization and with external partners. Effective leaders can influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive initiatives forward.
• Cultural Awareness: Leaders need to be culturally sensitive and able to work effectively with teams from diverse backgrounds.
Other Key Details
Transformation Strategies
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Use real-time data and performance metrics to guide strategic decisions, track progress, and optimize outcomes.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Ensure consistent engagement and alignment with business leaders, functional heads, and regional teams to drive adoption and sustain change.
• Crisis Management: Proven ability to lead and manage security incidents, breaches, and emergencies. Strong investigative skills to gather intelligence and provide actionable insights on potential threats.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and lead teams across multiple time zones and regions
• Problem Solving: Strong ability to anticipate challenges, find solutions, and execute under pressure.
Required Experience & Skills
• Experience: 7 years of physical security and safety management, ideally within a corporate environment focused on senior leadership teams.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex physical security systems.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles, risk assessments, threat analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Nice to Haves
• Tech-Savvy: High proficiency in office software and security technologies (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, particularly for security system rollouts and office build-outs
ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.
A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact talentacquisition@manpowergroup.com for assistance.
**Job:** _IT/Software Development_
**Organization:** _ManpowerGroup_
**Title:** _Physical Security Manager_
**Location:** _United States_
**Requisition ID:** _0033505_
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