Global Security Operations Lead (Hybrid | 10% Travel)

General Motors; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Global Security Operations Specialist for the Mountain View area. The role requires leading contracted site security teams, ensuring compliance with GM security policies, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to strengthen preventive and response measures.

You will conduct audits, lead risk assessments, and support Emergency Response planning. Travel up to 10% across West Coast sites, with hybrid work requiring on-site presence at Mountain View three days per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in security management, emergency management, public safety, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible security operations experience including threat and risk management, workplace violence prevention, and QA for contracted services.
• Experience supervising or directing security personnel or contracted teams.
• Working knowledge of video surveillance, access-control and other physical-security systems.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to prepare clear written reports, presentations, and business communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, leadership, and QA oversight to contracted security teams and site security leaders at assigned GM locations.
• Conduct and support quality audits, site reviews, and compliance assessments to verify alignment with GM Global Security Manual and SOPs.
• Partner with site leadership to implement effective security and fire protection measures and address risks.
• Evaluate security staffing levels and service coverage, identify gaps, and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate annual site security vulnerability assessments and communicate findings to leadership; support corrective-action tracking.
• Support Emergency Response Plans and coordination with Emergency Response Coordinating Teams.
• Ensure security incidents are reported, documented, and communicated per procedures.
• Lead or support After Action Reviews following significant incidents and track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with GM Investigations and Security Technology teams on improvements and lifecycle needs.
• Provide recommendations on security operations, policies, and technology applications.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in security management or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Video surveillance systems

Access-control systems

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Global Security Operations Specialist for the Mountain View area. The role requires leading contracted site security teams, ensuring compliance with GM security policies, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to strengthen preventive and response measures.

You will conduct audits, lead risk assessments, and support Emergency Response planning. Travel up to 10% across West Coast sites, with hybrid work requiring on-site presence at Mountain View three days per