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. Establish, maintain, and drive management operating rhythms (e.g., weekly leadership syncs, monthly reviews, quarterly planning) to ensure disciplined execution and continuous improvement. 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. Review employee threat assessments, advance work, travel risk management, and incident after-action reviews. Liaise with legal, Human Resources (HR), facilities, and other internal/external business units to ensure compliance, privacy, and business continuity. Assume Delegate of Authority responsibilities for the Protective Services Director as needed. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):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. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/ Experience):Ability to pass a Fitness Test. Current certification with CPP, PSP, CISM and/or advanced security-related education. Experience with a background in Military, Law Enforcement, Government Protective Services, Private-Sector, and/or equivalent. Experience with crisis management, emergency response, and incident command structure. Experience with physical security, technology integration (CCTV, access control, communication systems), and investigations. Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional, multinational operations. Experience as a strategical thinker with operational excellence and attention to detail. Experience with excellent written and verbal communication. Experience creating, implementing, and maintaining SOPs, policies, and security operation plans. Ability to work calm under pressure, decisive, and adaptable in fluid environments. Conflict Of Interest:Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment process.