Travel Security Senior Manager

Accenture•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Travel Security Senior Manager leads the governance and continuous evolution of Accenture’s global Travel Security Program. As the global program owner within the Global Protection & Security organization, this role enables business travel through a consistent, risk-based approach that strengthens duty of care, supports informed decision-making, and protects Accenture people globally. The role establishes standards, governance, and performance measures for a dynamic international business environment, and serves as the global Center of Excellence for Travel Security. Working with Regional Protective Services, Intelligence, Mobility, Legal, HR, Procurement, and business leadership, the Senior Manager embeds Travel Security considerations into business operations and traveller support. The role drives program maturity, technology enablement, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement, including alignment with ISO 31030 and other industry best practices. The position may be based at negotiable US locations and requires willingness to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Travel may be required up to 30%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Travel Security, corporate security, risk management, crisis management, or global mobility.
Strong knowledge of ISO 31030 and Travel Risk Management best practices.
Experience supporting multinational organizations with significant international travel requirements.
Familiarity with traveller tracking, travel intelligence, risk assessment, and incident management platforms.
Experience supporting international traveller incidents and crisis response activities.
Experience developing executive reporting, performance metrics, and governance dashboards.
Proven ability to design, implement, and lead global programs within a complex multinational organization.
Experience developing governance frameworks, operational standards, and enterprise-wide processes.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities across a matrixed environment.
Ability to support crisis response and incident management outside normal business hours when required.
Willingness to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability to travel up to 30% to support program initiatives.
Applicants for US employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a global Travel Security program.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Experience integrating acquired organizations into enterprise security or risk management programs.
Professional certification in security, risk management, business continuity, crisis management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the global Travel Security program strategy, governance framework, and operating model.
Establish and maintain global standards, policies, and risk acceptance criteria for consistent application across regions.
Drive program maturity, continuous improvement, innovation, and alignment with industry best practices, including ISO 31030.
Maintain executive governance forums and provide strategic oversight of Travel Security risk exposure and program effectiveness.
Partner with Regional Security and Intelligence teams to incorporate evolving geopolitical, security, health, environmental, and infrastructure risks into travel planning and decisions.
Review and validate complex and higher-risk travel assessments, ensuring recommendations align with risk criteria and current operating conditions.
Ensure scalable processes exist to assess, approve, monitor, and support travel across diverse business environments.
Develop and maintain destination risk classification methodologies and associated mitigation standards.
Promote awareness of Travel Security responsibilities through traveller education, communication, and engagement initiatives.
Govern traveller tracking, intelligence, risk assessment, case management, and reporting platforms.
Ensure technology capabilities support operational delivery, traveller safety, governance requirements, and business needs.
Lead relationships with external travel security providers and technology partners, including performance management and service reviews.
Drive automation, reporting enhancement, and data-driven decision-making across the program.
Develop and maintain program KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Analyze travel exposure, traveller populations, incidents, compliance trends, and program effectiveness.
Prepare executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations to improve program performance and maturity.
Implement lessons learned and continual improvement processes after significant incidents or events.
Ensure Travel Security policies, procedures, and controls meet legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
Lead Travel Security integration of acquired organizations, aligning them with enterprise standards and operating practices.
Monitor industry developments and recommend updates to program standards, controls, and governance frameworks.
Support crisis response and incident management activities outside normal business hours when required.