National Warehouse Security Program Manager

GardaWorld; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work nationwide

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer matching

PTO & paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

GardaWorld seeks a National Warehouse Security Program Manager to lead security operations across a growing nationwide network of high-value warehouses. You will provide governance, direction, and financial oversight while partnering with site leadership, operations, and client stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient, and scalable security programs.

The role emphasizes building scalable programs, leading dispersed teams, and driving operational excellence in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading multi-site security, warehouse, logistics, or asset protection programs.
• Demonstrated success managing geographically dispersed teams and operations.
• Experience overseeing budgets, forecasting, audits, and performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of security risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and governance for security operations across a national network of warehouse facilities.
• Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, and best practices for consistency across locations.
• Evaluate program performance and drive improvements to enhance risk mitigation.
• Serve as SME for warehouse security operations and high-value asset protection.
• Coordinate audits, reporting, and financial reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Security leadership

Program management

Multi-site oversight

Budget & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lead Security Strategy for a Rapidly Expanding National Warehouse Network

We seek an experienced, strategic National Warehouse Security Program Manager to lead and oversee security operations across a growing network of high-value warehouse facilities nationwide.

In this critical leadership role, you will provide program governance, operational direction, financial oversight, and subject matter expertise for warehouse security operations. You will partner closely with site leadership, operations teams, and client stakeholders to ensure consistent execution, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and protection of high-value assets across multiple warehouse locations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a security, logistics, supply chain, or operations leader who thrives in complex, multi-site environments and is passionate about building scalable programs that support organizational growth.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $110,00.00
• Work Site Location: Remote (U.S. Nationwide)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) with employer matching contributions; paid time off (PTO) policy; paid holidays; disability coverage; and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Travel: Up to 50% to support business needs as they arise

Your Responsibilities

Lead National Warehouse Security Programs

• Provide strategic oversight and governance for security operations across a national network of warehouse facilities.
• Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency across all locations.
• Evaluate program performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for warehouse security operations and high-value asset protection.

Partner with Operational and Client Stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with Site Security Managers, regional leadership, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational goals and security requirements.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to site leadership teams.
• Establish strong partnerships to proactively identify risks, resolve challenges, and improve service delivery.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and operational standards.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
• Standardize security protocols and processes across all warehouse locations to drive consistency and operational efficiency.
• Conduct operational reviews, audits, and assessments to validate program effectiveness.
• Manage Program Financial Performance
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor program expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate audits, reporting activities, and financial reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining service quality and operational integrity.

Develop and Lead Teams

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance oversight for warehouse security management personnel.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and leadership capability building across the warehouse security organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience leading multi-site security, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, operations, or asset protection programs.
• Demonstrated success managing geographically dispersed teams and operations.
• Experience overseeing budgets, forecasting, audits, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of security risk management, physical security programs, and operational compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to warehouse locations throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-value asset storage, distribution, logistics, fulfillment, or supply chain operations.
• Background working within large-scale corporate, technology, critical infrastructure, or client-service environments.
• Experience managing contract-based service delivery programs and service level agreements.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory protection strategies, and loss prevention programs.

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistent security standards and operational execution across all warehouse locations.
• Strong partnership and alignment between site leadership, operations teams, and client stakeholders.
• Effective protection of high-value assets and reduction of operational risk.
• Successful achievement of service level commitments, compliance requirements, and program objectives.
• Scalable security programs capable of supporting continued warehouse network growth.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.