Vice President; Business Operations

Marksman Security LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Marksman Security is built on serving clients and building careers. They are trusted by well-known companies and properties, dedicated to personalized security solutions. Recognized as a nationally Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025 by USA Today, Marksman offers opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed through a customized approach to security services. Their core values are Unified, Transparent, Innovative, Committed, and Accountable, aiming to provide unparalleled service and support. The company is hiring a VP, Business Operations to establish and manage its business operating system, focusing on financial rigor, performance management, and cross-functional accountability at scale. This role reports to the COO and is crucial for ensuring the organization operates with clarity, discipline, strong economic decision-making, and consistent execution across all field operations.

Requirements

10–15+ years in business operations, finance, strategy, or consulting
Experience in large, distributed organizations (multi-site, 5,000+ employees)
Strong exposure to P&L management, forecasting, and financial modeling
Track record of building operating cadences and KPI-driven organizations
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs or transformations
Experience partnering with HR/People teams on performance and talent systems
High business IQ — connects operations, financial outcomes, and execution
Structured and systems-oriented — drives rigor in performance, programs, and people processes
Strong program leadership — ensures initiatives are executed consistently across a distributed organization
Executive presence — able to influence and challenge senior leaders
Analytical depth + practical judgment — not just reporting, but decision-shaping
Operator mindset — understands real-world execution at scale

Nice To Haves

Background in field-based operations (e.g., security, facilities, logistics, services)

Responsibilities

Establish and run a company-wide operating cadence (weekly/monthly/quarterly)
Build standardized KPIs and performance dashboards across regions and functions
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Create visibility into margin, cost structure, and ROI by region and service line
Enforce accountability and goal alignment across a distributed leadership team
Support executive decision-making with clear, data-driven insights
Partner with COO on resource allocation and prioritization
Ensure disciplined execution of cross-functional, company-wide initiatives (e.g., technology rollouts, operational transformations, new service implementations)
Establish frameworks to plan, track, and deliver strategic programs at scale
Drive alignment across operations, technology, HR, and finance to ensure initiatives land effectively in the field
Identify execution risks early and drive course correction and accountability
Ensure initiatives translate into measurable operational and financial outcomes, not just activity
Drive consistency in operating playbooks and field execution standards across regions
Partner with the CHRO to strengthen performance management systems and rigor
Help implement and scale high-potential identification and development programs
Support succession planning for key operational and regional leadership roles
Ensure talent decisions are aligned with business performance and strategic priorities
Reinforce a culture of accountability, coaching, and measurable performance outcomes