Sr Manager, Protective Services

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the strategic and operational direction of executive protection to ensure the safety of senior leaders and high-profile individuals through direct services. It manages executive security, enterprise-wide protective intelligence, and event security functions to coordinate comprehensive security operations. The role also oversees the organization’s executive travel security policy and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) program, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management and leadership continuity objectives. The role integrates threat investigations, security protocol development, and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence networks to enhance protective measures. Success is measured by effective threat response, security program integration, budget management, and safe execution of executive events. The work impacts organizational risk posture and protects leadership, enabling secure business operations and stakeholder confidence. This is a hybrid role (minimum 3 days/week in the office) and travel 50-75%. Our preferred location is Overland Park, KS but may consider Bellevue, WA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7–10 years of progressive experience in security, risk management, or protective services.
4–7 years of experience leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
4–7 years of experience supporting executive or dignitary protection programs.
Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and operational priorities effectively.
Strong leadership presence with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing talent.
Business-minded with solid financial acumen and the ability to align security strategies to organizational priorities.
Deep understanding of the evolving global security landscape and risk environment across multiple geographies.
Ability to operate with discretion, sound judgment, and adaptability in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent or emergent situations as needed.
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of technical surveillance threats and countermeasure programs
Executive Protection School (Preferred)
Security Driver School (Preferred)
TCSM Certified (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead executive protection and protective intelligence operations to mitigate risks for senior leaders and high-profile individuals
Oversee planning and execution of security measures for enterprise-wide events to ensure safe and compliant operations
Manage threat investigations and coordinate responses to security incidents involving executive leadership
Develop and enforce security standards and training programs to maintain consistent protective practices
Oversee and govern the executive travel security policy, ensuring appropriate risk dispersion, continuity planning, and alignment with leadership travel practices
Lead and maintain the Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) program, including strategy, vendor management, and execution of counter-surveillance activities
Maintain relationships with government, industry, and intelligence partners to support threat detection and mitigation
Manage operational budgets and vendor relationships to support security program effectiveness and efficiency