Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Facility Security is responsible for leading the strategic development, governance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise-wide facility security program. This role provides enterprise leadership to drive a scalable, risk-based security strategy that ensures the protection of personnel, aircraft, facilities, and operational assets across a complex, global aviation environment through intelligence-driven insights, policy development, and advanced technology oversight.

Serving as a subject-matter expert, the position partners cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to embed security controls into business operations, infrastructure projects, and facility design, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. The role also advances organizational resilience by proactively identifying and prioritizing emerging risks, strengthening program effectiveness through continuous improvement, and leveraging modern, technology-enabled solutions, while promoting a strong, enterprise-wide culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide facility security policies, standards, and governance frameworks to protect personnel, aircraft, facilities, and operational assets across the organization’s global footprint
• Conduct and oversee enterprise-wide security risk assessments, threat evaluations, and vulnerability analyses across corporate and operational environments to proactively identify, prioritize, and mitigate evolving security risks
• Provide strategic leadership for the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of facility security technologies, including access control systems, video surveillance platforms, alarm monitoring, and related security infrastructure
• Partner cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, including airport operations, corporate real estate, IT, and safety, to ensure security controls are embedded into facility design, infrastructure projects, and operational processes
• Develop and maintain scalable, risk-based facility security programs aligned with aviation security regulations, corporate risk management frameworks, and industry best practices to ensure sustained program effectiveness and compliance
• Develop and deliver enterprise-wide facility security awareness initiatives and training programs that reinforce employee understanding of security policies, threat recognition, and reporting protocols
• Travel up to 30
• This role is hybrid (3 days a week in-office during none travel weeks)

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Aviation Management, or a related field
• Experience managing enterprise facility security programs within large, complex, or global organizations
• Experience supporting aviation, transportation, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated industries strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct supervisory responsibility

• 5+ years of progressive experience in facility security, corporate security, or risk management
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion, with the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and sensitive situations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
  

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree preferred
• CPP – Certified Protection Professional (ASIS International)
• PSP – Physical Security Professional (ASIS International)
• Additional security, risk, or aviation-related certifications are a plus