Physical Security Program Manager, Physical Security

Amazon; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Physical Security Program Manager to lead security initiatives across its fulfillment locations. This role is crucial for developing security frameworks, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in physical security and a data-driven approach to enhance program effectiveness. You'll thrive in dynamic environments, applying best practices and promoting security awareness within the organization. Join a team dedicated to securing the supply chain and supporting rapid business growth through innovative security solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Data-driven approach to program improvement and proven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading physical security system projects across EMEA and managing vendors.
• Ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness in security operations.

Skills

Physical Access Control Systems

Intruder detection systems

Security Management Practices

Information Security principles

Operational Security

Business Continuity Planning

Law, Investigations, and Ethics

Health & Safety considerations

Job description

Physical Security Program Manager, Physical Security

Job ID: 2968662 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

The Program Manager supports the Security Program Management Launch team for all Amazon Fulfilment Locations in the UK & IRE. Responsibilities include developing security frameworks, managing information security, security operations, systems, policies, and responses.

Technical expertise across multiple security domains is essential. You should be a leading industry expert in at least one core area of security as defined by the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):

1. Physical Access Control Systems
2. Intruder detection systems
3. Physical Security hardware
4. Security Management Practices
5. Security tendering process
6. Information Security principles
7. Operational Security
8. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
9. Law, Investigations, and Ethics
10. Physical Security
11. Health & Safety and project considerations

The role requires quick response to interruptions, sound judgment under pressure, and thriving in dynamic environments. Key expectations include:

• Applying and teaching best practices in physical security management
• Maintaining industry-leading skills
• Managing multiple priorities effectively
• Promoting security awareness within the company
• Focusing on enabling business goals
• Identifying root causes of issues and understanding broader contexts
• Staying updated on security threats and innovations
• Understanding regulatory landscapes
• Contributing to security policy development

Key responsibilities involve:

• Leading physical security system projects across EMEA
• Managing external vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness

Daily activities include supporting the implementation of security systems, managing project teams, and ensuring standards are met. The team collaborates to secure the Amazon supply chain, standardize security practices, and improve infrastructure to support rapid business growth.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Data-driven approach to program improvement
• Proven project or program management skills
• Experience in process automation and standardization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience delivering results to senior leadership
• Process improvement and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build processes and manage schedules

Amazon values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. For accommodations during the application process, please visit our website. Privacy and data security are prioritized in our hiring practices.