Senior Program Manager, Security Systems

Fox Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

FOX Global Security is actively seeking a Senior Program Manager, Security Systems in Los Angeles, CA, to lead the team responsible for delivering integrated physical security technology solutions across FOX Corporation and its business units. As a key stakeholder in the security systems ecosystem, your core duties will include overseeing the strategic design, comprehensive management, and successful enterprise-level implementation of complex security technology projects, ensuring their full accreditation and alignment with corporate security standards. This role demands strong cross-functional leadership, requiring extensive collaboration with departments like Real Estate, Facilities, InfoSec, and IT.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in technical program or project management, driving large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a complex technical environment
Two or more of the following certifications: LenelS2, Genetec, Milestone, ExacqVision, and Mastermind
Proven technical program management experience of physical security systems, such as Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems (VMS/CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and related IoT devices
Project management skills with expert proficiency in managing multiple concurrent project deliverables at a time
Experience conducting security assessments (personal security, physical security, site assessment, and information security) and developing reports for executive management
Ability to build consensus among peers, subordinates, and senior management to drive the development and implementation of effective security system programs, integrations, policies, and procedures
Strong people management skills with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate employees across varying levels of experience
Creative problem solver with a high level of initiative and a strong sense of personal accountability and consistent follow-through
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Developed insight into, and appreciation for, new trends and client needs by using data to effectively address complex, unusual, and critical matters, and opportunities
Diplomatically address issues and present alternative approaches or solutions
Willing to work a flexible hybrid work schedule and travel, sometimes on short notice

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or CSM (Certified ScrumMaster).
Experience in the media/entertainment industry: live broadcast, television, sports, news, etc.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and execute the integration of various security components, software and specialized security hardware with existing organizational systems and infrastructure
Translate high-level business/security requirements into detailed, scalable technical specifications and design documentation for Executive Leadership
Identify program risks, technical roadblocks, and interdependencies, and developing effective mitigation strategies to further system development
Create and author systems documentation, diagrams, deployment standards, maintenance programs, service monitoring, etc. to ensure compliance with corporate and industry standards
Research new physical security technology, benchmark with other media and entertainment studios, and attend national conferences to better understand industry trends
Familiar with AI trends and able to integrate new threat detection models into existing security systems infrastructure, camera systems, ID cards and mobile credentials, etc. to provide new and innovative ways to protect the company and its assets
Partner with FOX IT in the strategy, design, development, and implementation for multiple on-prem and cloud integration services for the FOX Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)
Build strong relationships and manage large and diverse groups of stakeholders at multiple levels and business units to ensure the viability of all physical security systems, legacy and new, with the goal of minimal business disruption as the result of failed or improperly configured systems across the enterprise
Develop budgeted business cases and system integration plans in collaboration with other departments, including IT, Facilities, HR, Legal, InfoSec, etc.
Manage the end-to-end, on-site deployment of critical security systems for Tier-1 special events, traveling domestically and internationally to oversee the installation and maintenance, ensuring the physical protection of large-scale events