Overview
Physical Security Sr. Manager Jobs in San Mateo, California, USA at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Title: Physical Security Sr. Manager
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Mateo, California, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: Security, Management
Position: Global Physical Security Sr. Manager
Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.
Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.
Founded in 2016 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 28,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
Who You Are
Are you an expert in physical security with aproven track recordof building and leading world-class security programs? If so, this role is for you. We’re seeking an exceptional Global Physical Security Senior Manager to join Verkada’s Security team. This role will be instrumental in safeguarding our employees, assets, and facilities worldwide while building and maintaining best-in-class security operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in physical security, combining strategic program development withhands-onoperationalleadership.
If you thrive on building programs from the ground up and drivinginnovationin security operations, we want you! We believe in fostering a culture of security excellence through direct, in-personcollaboration, which is why this role is based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA.
What You’ll Be Expected To Do
Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise across the organization as the leading subject matter expert in physical security operations.
Design and implement a comprehensive global physical security program, including Guard Force Management, Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions to safeguard employees, assets, and facilities.
Develop and oversee critical security programs including executive protection, event security, travel risk management, and supply chain security initiatives.
Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Manage and evaluate third-party security providers through service level agreements, quarterly business reviews, and key performance indicators.
Establish and maintain security documentation including standard operating procedures, training materials, incident response playbooks, and crisis management protocols.
Create and implement employee security awareness programs to foster a strong security culture across regional offices.
Collaborate withcross-functional teamson business continuity, crisis management, and EHS initiatives to ensure comprehensive emergency response readiness.
Drive technologicalinnovationin security systems and provide product feedback to engineering teams forcontinuous improvement.
Lead regular emergency response drills and maintain crisis management plans to ensure organizational readiness.
What You’ll Need
10+ years experience running security programs, with at least 6+ years in a global enterprise securityleadershiprole.
Demonstrated experience building comprehensive security programs from the ground up.
Proven expertise in guard force …
