Security Program Manager, Event Security Operations

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Microsoft is seeking a Security Program Manager to join its Global Security Risk Operations team and support the security of GitHub’s people, assets, and brand. This remote role manages a diversified portfolio of security risk operations services and supports the Microsoft Global Security Leadership team, working with internal and external stakeholders globally. The role serves as a security partner to event stakeholders, coordinating security planning, contract security resources, access control, physical security support, venue coordination, and third-party security services. It also provides program management support for physical security operations, security systems, vendor-supported services, health and safety programs, and related initiatives. The position requires strong event and physical security experience, program management capabilities, technical understanding of physical security systems, and the ability to build trusted partnerships. The position requires citizenship verification because it supports U.S. government agency customers and is subject to citizenship-based legal restrictions. The successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. The role may require international travel of 25–50%.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in security program management, program management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing event security operations in a corporate or similarly complex environment.
Citizenship verification with a valid passport is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Security, Program Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in event security, physical security, corporate security, program management, or project management, or equivalent experience.
Experience supporting physical access control systems or related security systems and technologies.
Experience managing or coordinating contract security providers, third-party security vendors, or other security suppliers.
Demonstrated program or project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple events, projects, vendors, and operational priorities.
International security experience in multiple disciplines.
Ability to travel internationally 25–50%.
Experience working with third-party vendors or suppliers.
Extensive experience building and managing large-scale, complex, and high-profile event security programs.
Demonstrated communication abilities to build credibility and trust and form alliances with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Experience working with Security, Risk, and operational teams.
Previous leadership experience in security management.

Responsibilities

Build trusted partnerships across Microsoft Global Security, event stakeholders, business teams, Workplace Management, technical partners, venues, and external security providers.
Lead and coordinate security planning and operational support for corporate events, conferences, executive engagements, employee gatherings, and other business events.
Partner with event stakeholders to understand requirements and develop appropriate security plans, procedures, staffing models, and operational support.
Coordinate contract security staffing, access control requirements, physical security resources, venue security, and third-party security services.
Conduct and coordinate venue security assessments and advance planning with event teams, venues, security providers, and internal stakeholders.
Develop event-specific security plans, staffing requirements, post orders, communications protocols, and operational documentation.
Provide onsite security coordination and operational leadership for designated events as required.
Maintain effective communication and coordination with stakeholders throughout event planning and execution.
Conduct post-event reviews, document lessons learned, and identify opportunities to improve future event security operations.
Develop scalable event security processes, standards, documentation, and operational practices that support consistent execution across events and locations.
Provide program management support for physical security operations, access control systems, security technologies, health and safety programs, and related initiatives.