Lead and manage the executive protection function, including planning, staffing, scheduling, and operational execution of EP assignments
Provide strategic direction for EP programs aligning security initiatives with business goals and risk posture
Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports; foster a high-performance, accountable culture
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, senior company leaders, customer C-suite executives, partners, vendors, and peers
Oversee development and maintenance of SOPs, policies, security operations plans (SOP/Plans), and crisis response playbooks
Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and objectives; set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews
Manage EP program budget planning and expense oversight, including forecasting, procurement coordination, and cost optimization

10+ years of experience supporting executive protection, close protection, and/or major event security operations
Experience managing Executive Protection teams, supervisors, and/or managers
Experience running day-to-day Executive Protection operations and planning complex protective details
Experience with oversight of budgets and financial data
Experience aligning security strategy with organizational strategy
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice

Senior Executive Protection Manager

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