Global Security Operations Manager

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Manager, Global Security Operations to lead the company’s global security operations and threat management, ensuring continuity of operations across facilities and interests.

The role involves developing corporate strategy for security standards, managing the Global Security Operations Center, and ensuring ITAR/EAR regulatory compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and protect personnel and assets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global security operations teams.
• Strong ability to develop and implement security strategies.
• Know-how in risk assessment and mitigation across international operations.
• Experience aligning security with business objectives.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees global security operations teams, ensuring alignment with objectives and high performance.
• Develops short-term operational plans to achieve security goals amid challenges.
• Conducts performance appraisals, training, and development to foster a high-performing staff.
• Identifies and mitigates security risks, ensuring policy compliance and minimal impact.
• Collaborates with other departments to integrate security with business strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Operational Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Project Management

Compliance Management

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $105,000(minimum) - $136,000(midpoint) - $168,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

The Manager Global Security Operations is a key member of the Corporate Security Leadership team, responsible for leading the company’s corporate global security operations and threat management to ensure continuity of operations for the company.

This position is directly responsible for contributing to the safety and security of Woodward members, facilities and interests by ensuring operational security systems are utilized daily to assess security risks and responses. (e.g., threat risk intelligence, travel risk management, mass communications, threat management response, high level employee investigations, incident reporting/management, and threat mitigation tactics).

This position will help establish corporate strategy, direction, and implementation of standards for the physical security operations of the company and manage the global security operations center (GSOC).

The Manager, Global Security Operations, is also responsible for ensuring operational standards meet all applicable regulatory and compliance standards such as ITAR and all other government contracting requirements as well as customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Directs and oversees global security operations teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and optimal performance.
• Strategic Planning: Develops and implements short-term operational plans to achieve security goals and adapt to resource and operational challenges.
• Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals, manages training and development, and rewards team members to foster a high performing workforce.
• Risk Assessment: Identifies and mitigates technical and operational security risks, ensuring compliance with policies and minimizing potential impacts.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborates with other departments to integrate security operations with overall business strategies and enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to guide and manage teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Proficient in developing and implementing strategies to enhance global security operations.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across international operations.
• Operational Management: Skilled in overseeing day-to-day security operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex security information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Adept at identifying and resolving technical and operational security issues.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of how global security operations integrate with overall business objectives.
• Project Management: Experienced in leading security projects from initiation through to completion.
• Compliance Management: Knowledgeable in ensuring adherence to international security regulations and standards.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective in influencing and guiding team members and external partners towards desired outcomes.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.

Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more.

We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.