Sr. Manager, Executive Protection

Blue Shield; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Security to lead the Executive Protection program and align security initiatives with enterprise strategy. The role oversees travel security, audits, vendor management, and cross-functional investigations, with in-office work in Oakland and up to 20% travel.

Candidates should have 10+ years in corporate security (5+ in management), 7+ years in executive protection or related fields, and relevant certifications, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in security-related field.
• At least 10 years in corporate security with 5 in a managerial role.
• At least 7 years in Executive Protection, Law Enforcement, or related security fields.
• Certifications: ATAP CTM, ASIS PSP/CPP or equivalent within 1 year.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, team leadership and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of corporate security and executive protection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Executive Protection Program, aligning with protection goals.
• Design and implement travel security protocols, secure transport and contingencies.
• Provide investigative support on workplace violence, threat intelligence, or related investigations.
• Liaise with internal partners and external resources such as law enforcement and industry peers.
• Oversee vendor contracts and budgets; maintain accurate financials within budget.
• Manage audits of enterprise sites for compliance with guidelines.
• Analyze and summarize recommendations for site audits.
• Develop, streamline, and implement safety and emergency programs; travel up to 20%.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Security knowledge

Executive Protection

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role
The Corporate Security team is responsible for the safety and security of Blue Shield of California employees, visitors, and property including oversight of all elements of the Executive Protection, safeguarding facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property. The Executive Protection role at the Senior Manager level will report to the Senior Director, Security Intelligence. In this role you will operate as a senior technical authority responsible for ensuring that all security programs are strategically designed, integrated, and optimized within the broader enterprise eco system.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Executive Protection Program, aligning the enterprises with larger protection goals and strategy
• Design and implement travel security protocols, coordinating secure transportation logistics, route planning, and emergency contingencies
• Provide collaborative investigative support to other business partners on a variety of investigative subjects, including workplace violence, threat intelligence, or assigned IT Security, Corporate Compliance, or Privacy investigations
• Liaison with internal partners and external industry resources such as law enforcement, military, emergency responders, industry peers, and associates
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets related to your area of security operations. Maintain accurate financials of all vendor related expenses, ensuring we are tracking within budget.
• Managing audits of Enterprise sites for compliance with established audit guidelines in your area of responsibility
• Analyze and summarize recommendations for site audits
• Assist in developing, streamlining, and implementing safety and emergency response programs as required for your area of responsibility
• Office-based work with up to 20% travel and varied activity levels; may involve facilities maintenance, repairs, or security tasks

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Required a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; preferred fields are Security Management, Business, or Criminal Justice
• Requires a minimum of 10 years working in corporate security and workplace / employee safety with at least 5 of those years in a managerial role
• At least 7 years of experience in Executive Protection, Law Enforcement, Physical Security Management or Project Management
• Preferred professional certifications: ATAP CTM, ASIS PSP, ASIS CPP, or equivalent credentials, or ability to obtain within one year
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, team leadership, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of Corporate Security and Executive Protection typically acquired through advanced education and substantial experience
• Emotional maturity, tact, and professionalism required in handling sensitive security matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Our Workplace Model
This role requires in-office days at our Oakland office, in addition to visits to various sites and travel as business needs.

ABOUT US

About Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.

At Ascendiun, we believe in a brighter future for healthcare. As the parent to a family of four innovative healthcare companies, we’re reimagining what’s possible. Ascendiun is guided by the goal of transforming a dysfunctional American health care system into one worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable for everyone.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
• Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, and showing empathy by understanding others’ perspectives.
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

OurWorkplace Model:

We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Ourworkplace modelis designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection,creativityand flexibility:

For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

The Company reserves the right torequiremore presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20261427
• Job Category Corporate Support
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 01:28 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Oakland, CA, United States CA, United States
• Pay Range for California $137,720.00 to $206,690.00
• Pay Range for Bay Area $155,248.00 to $232,996.00
• Note Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.
• Role can be filled by a candidate requiring sponsorship No