Global Security Program Manager

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Travel up to 50%

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Global Security Program Manager to shape and coordinate global physical security across regions from San Francisco. You will partner with workplace, facilities, and vendors to address gaps, improve access control, and ensure safe, welcoming environments.

Lead international projects, manage urgent operations, and leverage AI to enhance communications and security operations, delivering impactful results for a global enterprise.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in physical security management across multiple sites or regions.
• Proven experience leading international security initiatives and programs.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Service-oriented with focus on secure and welcoming environments.
• Basic AI proficiency to enhance communication and operations.

Responsibilities

• Review regional access control to set global priorities and standards.
• Resolve security gaps by working with vendors and building managers.
• Draft incident updates using AI for clarity and validation.
• Coordinate international projects while handling urgent operational issues.
• Lead a global physical security parity project to improve visibility into practices.
• Own physical security technology programs aligned with workplace safety.
• Deliver international projects with thorough planning and cross-team coordination.

Skills

Project management

Security management

Communication

AI proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Global Security Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will shape and coordinate global physical security initiatives across regions, ensuring consistent standards, stronger visibility, and effective execution. You will partner closely with workplace, facilities, vendors, and site stakeholders to address gaps, improve access control, and support safe, welcoming environments. The position also requires strong program management across international projects and urgent operational needs, with thoughtful use of AI to improve communication and operational efficiency.

Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $208,000 – $233,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Review regional access control systems to establish global priorities
• Resolve security gaps by collaborating with vendors and building managers
• Draft incident updates using AI for clarity and validation
• Coordinate international projects while managing urgent operational issues
• Initiate a global physical security parity project to enhance visibility into practices
• Take ownership of physical security technology programs aligned with workplace safety
• Deliver international projects with effective plans and coordination across teams

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in physical security management across multiple sites or regions
• Proven project management skills in executing international security initiatives
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with various stakeholders and translating requirements
• Service-oriented attitude with a focus on creating secure and welcoming environments
• Basic AI proficiency for enhancing communication and operational efficiencies

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with potential travel up to 50%
• A culture focused on creating secure and welcoming environments
• Collaborative work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Opportunities to impact international security standards and practices
• Supportive environment for using AI and other innovative technologies in the role

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.