Security Operations Manager - Arizona

Applied Materials • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a highly experienced corporate security professional to lead its sites in Arizona. The company is experiencing significant growth, with an active R&D and manufacturing infrastructure pipeline. The Global Security Operations (GSO) team is responsible for the strategic development, oversight, and execution of security operations across all company locations. As a member of the North America GSO leadership team, this role will be instrumental in the company's success. The Manager of Security Operations will develop and lead the GSO organization across multiple locations throughout Arizona. This role combines deep security and asset protection expertise with strong program management capabilities to ensure the protection of personnel, intellectual property, and physical assets. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with proven corporate security experience and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and drive strategic initiatives. This is a new position based in the greater Phoenix, AZ area and will be responsible for establishing a security team that meets the growth and demands of Applied Materials throughout the state. The role requires partnering with external public agencies, local business unit leaders, functional subject-matter-experts (Real Estate, EHS, BCP, IT), Finance, Legal, Employee Relations, Procurement, and other stakeholders to align on business requirements and common goals. Driving operational plans for successful execution that will translate into measurable year-over-year improvements in performance, efficiency, and effectiveness is also a key responsibility. This position is supported by the Director of Security, North America and is based in the greater Phoenix area. The role requires travel up to 20%.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a corporate security related field.
• 5+ years’ experience leading multi-location organizations for a technology company.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field required
• Demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating with virtual teams in a multi-national organization.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills across own organization and partner organizations (IT, Procurement, Facilities, Finance, Legal etc.) to drive and deliver exceptional service.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge if industry best practices and performance metrics.
• Experience in safety, business continuity, state-of-the-art asset protection systems and emergency management.
• Skilled in strategic planning and global security program management.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AI tools and common security applications.
• Capable of influencing senior leadership and working in a matrixed environment.
• A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility
• High energy and enthusiasm to drive exceptional business outcomes
• Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
• Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
• Self-motivated and driven towards excellence
• An inspiring leader
• Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security operations programs for Applied Materials locations in Arizona, including building strong working relationships with senior level stakeholders and key business partners.
• Set expectations and oversee implementation of contract security services and physical security standards.
• Develop and manage operational metrics, KPIs, and SLAs in collaboration with cross-functional, regional, and global teams.
• Utilize internal case reporting systems to optimize staffing and resource deployment.
• Design and implement security awareness and training programs in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and ensure accountability for assigned projects and initiatives.
• Drive strategic initiatives and contribute to broader Global Security and resiliency efforts.
• Be available and willing to respond to after-hour escalations and emergencies as needed.
• Engage directly and regularly with business unit leaders to represent the function and align strategies on key priorities and plans for each site.
• Create a positive, safe, and secure employee experience.
• Select, develop, and evaluate security personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Challenge the status quo and drive innovations that have fundamental impacts and improvements on our ability as a function to deliver our mission at Applied Materials within your portfolio and region.
• Ensure effective site/geographic area partnerships with external public agencies and key partner functions including IT, Procurement, Facilities, Finance, Legal and HR.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day in a supportive global company.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager