Physical Security Systems Manager

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a highly skilled Physical Security Systems Manager to own the enterprise security technology portfolio from Piscataway, NJ. The role leads a small team and external contractors, defining the roadmap and policy to protect global assets and data.

You will collaborate with Global IT and Engineering to drive secure, scalable solutions and ensure ongoing protection across distributed regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years managing global physical security technology programs.
• Experience leading internal teams and third‑party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct the Physical Security Technology Portfolio's operations and roadmap.
• Define policy, governance, and liaise with IT and engineering teams.
• Steer future-state architecture and evaluate new security tech.
• Manage vendor relations, R&D integrations, and complex upgrades.
• Lead the Security Technology Specialist and contractors with clear priorities.

Skills

Security leadership

PSIM platforms

Security architecture

Networking security

APIs integrations

Communication skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/Engineering

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Physical Security Systems Manager

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/9/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175900 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Colgate Palmolive Global Security Organization is seeking a highly skilled Physical Security Systems Manager to own and lead the Physical Security Technology portfolio. The right candidate should be a strategic thinker with a collaborative and operational mindset, highly self-motivated, able to proactively identify and solve problems, and promote continuous development to protect against evolving threat landscape.

This position is based out of the Piscataway, NJ location. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do

The Physical Security Systems Manager is critical for leading and maintaining the efficient, secure, and reliable operation of enterprise level systems.

Ownership: Assumes full ownership of the Physical Security Technology Portfolio's operations and strategic direction. They define the roadmap, establish technical policy, and hold direct operational authority over the Specialist and third-party contractors.

Strategic Direction: Drives the future-state architecture, evaluates emerging technologies, and aligns the global portfolio with broader corporate and InfoSec requirements.

High-Level Governance: Serves as the primary technical liaison to cross‑functional enterprise teams like Global Information Technology (GIT) and Global Engineering.

Lifecycle & Vendor Management: Acts as the primary escalation point for system vendors regarding R&D integrations, complex connectivity issues, and critical global system upgrades.

Team Governance : Directs the workload and sets priorities for the Security Technology Specialist and two third‑party contractors.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the administration of physical security enterprise level global security technology programs with at least five years of strategic planning and leading enterprise‑level infrastructure across distributed regions.
• Team Leadership: Proven record of leading and managing internal security teams, field technicians, and third‑party systems integrators/vendors.
• Enterprise Architecture: Deep knowledge of unified Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms, cloud‑hybrid deployment models, and SaaS/Premises physical security hardware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Budgeting & SLA Management: Experience managing multi‑million‑dollar CAPEX/OPEX budgets, drafting RFPs, negotiating vendor SLAs, and maintaining maintenance contracts.
• Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks: Working knowledge of regional compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, CMMC, NERC‑CIP, HIPAA, GDPR, or OSHA requirements).
• Integrations & APIs: Hands‑on experience integrating physical security systems with enterprise platforms (Active Directory, HR Information Systems, and building Management Systems)
• Network & Cybersecurity Protocols: Strong grounding in TCP/IP, VLAN segmentation, TLS/SSL encryption, PKI certificates, and cyber‑hardening of edge devices (cameras, door controllers, IoT).
• Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
• PSP (Physical Security Professional) – ASIS International
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – ISC2 (Highly valued for enterprise cyber‑physical integration)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.