Program Manager- Safety, Security, and Business Operations

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.
At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

The Safety, Security, & Business Operations Program Manager, assigned to a specific client, will oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing management of safety and security programs, policies, training, and operational initiatives. The Manager coordinates project execution, monitors budgets and financial performance, and maintains accurate records to support reporting and audit requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert, delivering data-driven insights and trusted guidance to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Manage and support safety and security programs, projects, policies, procedures, training, onboarding, and operational initiatives.
• Develop and maintain policies, post orders, system guides, training materials, and other program documentation in alignment with organizational standards.
• Coordinate global safety and security onboarding and conduct training for applicable personnel.
• Conduct routine audits of program documentation, training, systems, financial records, and operational processes.
• Analyze operational and financial data, identify trends and risks, and prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational records and supporting documentation for reporting and audit purposes.
• Calculate, document, and reconcile accruals for expenses and revenues, including unpaid invoices and other outstanding financial obligations, in partnership with Finance.
• Monitor program expenses, budgets, and financial performance; support cost-control measures and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide programmatic and business operations support to safety, security, and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on safety, security, program management, and operational matters. 
• Develop project requirements and charters; track deliverables, milestones, risks, action items, and overall project performance.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in security management, risk management, business administration, finance, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience within a global security, safety, risk, or business operations environment.

• PMP certification, preferred. 

• Familiarity with HSEEP, FEMA NIMS, and fundamental incident command principles, preferred.

• Knowledge of security industry standards, frameworks, systems, and technology.

• Experience with financial and project management systems, preferred.

• Analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.

• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. 
• Client orientated and results driven. 

• Computer skills; Microsoft Office and Smartsheet. 
  

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking. (Dependent on job)
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.