Security Events Program Manager

Surefox North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Benefits

401k (optional)

Job summary

Surefox North America is seeking a Security Events Program Manager to lead event operations and personnel management in the Bay Area. You will coordinate staffing, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring client policies and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage services for a high-profile client. On-site work in San Francisco with a Monday–Friday schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in event operations or security operations.
• Experience staffing and scheduling large or high-profile events.
• Working knowledge of invoicing, billing reconciliation, and budget tracking.
• Strong writing skills, including producing formal reports such as AARs.
• Comfort working with executive-level client stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets) and scheduling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage event staffing plans based on client requirements, scope, and budget.
• Resolve call-outs, gaps, and last-minute changes; partner with recruiting and field operations.
• Plan and support event activations from pre-event logistics through teardown.
• Coordinate with venue, client, and vendor stakeholders; be on-site as needed.
• Prepare and submit accurate client invoices; reconcile timesheets and billing.

Skills

Event operations

Security operations

Workforce coordination

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Surefox North America Inc is a veteran owned company that prides itself on creating a diverse and unique culture of trained and talented individuals. We are currently seeking an experienced full-time Security Events Program Manager with leadership experience and strong organizational skills who can join our team here in the Bay Area. Under the direct guidance of the Program Leadership, you will ensure all officers and subordinate leadership assigned to your program are performing their duties in accordance with client policies and procedures, and all state & federal regulations. As the Security Events Program Manager, you will oversee and manage all aspects of operations within your specific program. The Security Events Program Manager assists the Region Account Manager in analyzing current procedures and developing strategic planning for the future growth and sustainability of the program.

Additionally, you will act as a liaison between Surefox and its client to ensure that the quality of service is being maintained and to identify ways in which Surefox can be more efficient and effective in its responsibilities. Your primary responsibilities are to monitor and maintain the strategic direction and relationships that are critical in achieving organizational growth. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: overseeing the delivery and consistency of Surefox's counseling program to assigned Security Events Program Manager and other direct reports; identifying deficiencies and gaps in operations that require more training; ensuring the security posture is maintained to the level required by the client; and handling all other tasks and assignments given to you by your Regional Account Manager and Surefox Leadership. Security Events Program Managers are expected to be goal-driven and have good communication skills as well as be able to interact in a professional and respectful manner with fellow employees, employees of our clients, and members of the public.

As we encourage veterans and candidates that are currently in the military reserve to apply, we welcome all who share the same passions for protection as we do. We are not offering visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Annual Salary - $180,000.00 - $210,000.00
Work Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (0800 - 1600 PST)

Responsibilities

• Build and manage event staffing plans based on client requirements, scope, and budget, including scheduling, confirmations, and real-time coverage management
• Resolve call-outs, gaps, and last-minute changes, and partner with recruiting and field operations to maintain a bench of qualified, credentialed personnel
• Plan and support event activations from pre-event logistics through teardown, including site walkthroughs, post orders, run-of-show details, and team briefings
• Coordinate with venue, client, and vendor stakeholders, and be on-site as needed to uphold service standards
• Prepare and submit accurate client invoices, reconcile timesheets against schedules and billing, and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Track event budgets and expenses, flag variances to the Regional Area Manager, and support payroll validation and contract compliance
• Author and deliver After Action Reports (AARs) covering event summaries, incident documentation, lessons learned, and recommendations
• Maintain event files and records, and produce recurring operational and performance reports for client and internal leadership
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for client leadership, providing proactive updates, escalating issues early, and bringing solutions
• Partner with the Regional Area Manager on strategy, client expectations, and service delivery

Qualifications:

Required

• 4-6+ years of experience in event operations, security operations, workforce coordination, or a related field
• Experience staffing and scheduling large or high-profile events
• Working knowledge of invoicing, billing reconciliation, and budget tracking
• Strong writing skills, including experience producing formal reports such as AARs
• Comfort working with executive-level client stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (especially Excel/Sheets) and workforce scheduling platforms
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-site event days

Preferred

• Background in security, hospitality, live events, or corporate event management
• Experience supporting a single embedded client account
• Familiarity with licensing and credentialing requirements for security personnel
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual Salary - $180,000.00 - $210,000.00
• Work Location: San Francisco, CA
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (0800 - 1600 PST)
• Competitive Medical Benefits
• 401k (optional)