Executive Protection - Security Program Manager

About the position

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. In this role, you will execute the Executive Protection Program, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while managing all aspects of security for the Executive Committee, and other senior leaders. Reporting to the Executive Services Senior Manager, this role requires extensive experience in executive protection, including domestic and international operations. This role calls for exceptional professionalism, emotional intelligence, exemplary judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality. The ability to excel in a challenging and fast-moving environment is imperative. The ideal candidate will be a respected authority and innovator in executive protection, delivering top-tier support, building strong connections within the organization, and shaping high-level security strategies. Medtronic is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. As a leader in this role, you will champion these values through actions and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support security planning, logistics, and implementation for executive travel, events, and functions, including domestic and international trips.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks impacting executive leadership or major corporate events.
• Develop and implement safety plans for routine and threat-based scenarios.
• Conduct advance planning for travel, hotels, and event venues; brief executives and staff on safety protocols.
• Provide on-site security for events as needed, ensuring seamless coordination with internal teams, external agencies, and law enforcement personnel.
• Manage and oversee third-party protective services staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, law enforcement, and security vendors.
• Participate in training programs and exercises to enhance organizational preparedness for security-related incidents.
• Monitor risks impacting the organization and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collect and analyze protective intelligence, travel alerts, and logistical information to proactively plan security assignments.
• Assist the Senior Executive Services Manager in post-assignment assessments and recommend improvements for protective services protocols.
• Review global corporate events to determine executive protection needs.
• Coordinate security arrangements with Corporate Events and Security teams, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Assist in the execution of the Executive Services Strategy.
• Assist with the management of the vehicle fleet and ensure all company vehicles and equipment are maintained and ready for service.
• Conduct investigations related to threats against Medtronic leaders and oversee adherence to workplace violence and threat management protocols.
• Maintain readiness to respond to evolving risks, emergencies, medical incidents, or security breaches.
• Provide emergency medical support when necessary.
• Execution of the implement policies, procedures, standards, and checklists to support Executive Services functions.
• Ensure compliance with established security practices and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of Physical Security experience OR advanced degree and 3+ years of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, or security.
• Certification as an Armed Security Officer (or ability to obtain).
• Extensive experience in executive protection including close protection, event coverage, advance work, international travel security, defensive and evasive driving, firearms, self-defense, and medical response.
• Strong networks within law enforcement and peer institutions.
• Advanced certifications in close protection.
• Expertise in travel security, operational security, and physical security technology.
• Background in investigations and report writing.
• Proven ability to navigate complex matrixed organizations and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Knowledge of geopolitical, economic, and security environments.
• Project management expertise; certifications.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match.
• Short-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums).
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).