Global Executive Protection Operations Director

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced security executive to lead Global Operations within its Global Security Executive Protection organization. This leader will own strategy, operating model, and end-to-end delivery of executive protection globally, including 24/7 residential and transportation security, international travel, events, and crisis response affecting Meta's senior leadership.

The role requires building a high-performing team, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and partnering with Legal,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in executive protection or related fields.
• 6+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers or senior contributors.
• Experience building or restructuring a security/protective operations function with strategy, operating model, standards, and metrics.
• Proven accountability for a substantial operating budget including planning, forecasting, and vendor management.
• Track record leading global, distributed operations and standardizing practices across regions.
• Ability to act as senior decision maker during crises with time-sensitive decisions.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills with C-suite stakeholders.
• Experience deploying protective technologies and building cross-functional partnerships across Security, Legal, Privacy, HR, and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Own vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Executive Protection Global Operations.
• Design and build the Global Operations organization and operating model with clear ownership and standardized practices.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable executive protection leads and program owners.
• Build leadership bench through external hiring and internal development.
• Own financial accountability including budget, headcount, and vendor strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end protection operations including 24/7 security, travel, events, and off-sites.
• Serve as escalation authority for crises and critical incidents affecting Meta's leadership.
• Partner with Protective Intelligence and Threat Management for risk-led protective posture.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships across Global Security, Legal, Privacy, HR, Real Estate, and Travel.
• Manage relationships with senior executives and staff with discretion and sound judgment.
• Establish and improve policies, SOPs, training standards, and emergency response plans.
• Drive adoption of technology and AI-enabled capabilities to improve protection effectiveness.
• Monitor organizational health and foster a culture where compliance concerns can be raised.
• Ensure operations meet legal, regulatory, privacy, and Code of Conduct obligations.
• Represent Executive Protection in senior forums and execute delegated authority when required.
• Identify gaps and drive forward-looking plans to close them.

Skills

Executive protection

People leadership

Budget management

Crisis management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced security executive to lead Global Operations within its Global Security Executive Protection organization. This leader will own strategy, operating model, and end-to-end delivery of executive protection globally, including 24/7 residential and transportation security, international travel, events, and crisis response affecting Meta's senior leadership.

The role requires building a high-performing team, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and partnering with Legal,