Security Program Manager, Event Security Operations

This role will serve as a key security partner to event stakeholders, coordinating security planning, contract security resources, access control requirements, physical security support, venue coordination, and third-party security services.

In addition to event security responsibilities, the Program Manager will provide program management support for physical security operations, security systems, and vendor-supported services.

The ideal candidate brings strong event and physical security experience, disciplined program management skills, technical understanding of physical security systems, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across business teams, security organizations, venues, and external service providers.

Lead and coordinate security planning and operational support for corporate events, conferences, executive engagements, employee gatherings, and other business events.

Partner with event stakeholders to understand event requirements and develop appropriate security plans, procedures, staffing models, and operational support.

Coordinate contract security staffing, access control requirements, physical security resources, venue security, and third-party security services.

Conduct and coordinate venue security assessments and advance planning with event teams, venues, security providers, and internal stakeholders.

Develop event-specific security plans, staffing requirements, post orders, communications protocols, and operational documentation.

Provide onsite security coordination and operational leadership for designated events as required.

Maintain effective communication and coordination with stakeholders throughout event planning and execution.

Conduct post-event reviews, document lessons learned, and identify opportunities to improve future event security operations.

Develop scalable event security processes, standards, documentation, and operational practices that support consistent execution across events and locations.

Provide program management support for physical security operations, access control systems, security technologies, health and safety programs, and related initiatives. 4+ years experience in security program or program management or related field OR equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience supporting or managing event security operations in a corporate or similarly complex environment.

Bachelor's degree in Security, Program Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field AND Experience supporting physical access control systems or related security systems and technologies.

managing or coordinating contract security providers, third-party security vendors, or other security suppliers.

Ability to effectively coordinate multiple events, projects, vendors, and operational priorities.

Ability to travel internationally (25-50%).

working with third-party vendors/suppliers.

working with Security, Risk, and operational teams.