Manager, Global Events, Protective Services

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. We are looking for a Program Manager to join a team of security professionals who are responsible for managing global events security at Amazon. In this position you will need to be a strong leader, excellent collaborator and be able to communicate clear and compellingly at all levels of the company. The Program Manager will have the overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive security support at highly visible and virtual events, manage and control costs, and drive alignment and execution of deliverables.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to work independently, think critically, create/revise vital security documents based on risk/threat, plus prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced and challenging environment that requires significant attention to detail. This role will coordinate and work closely with Event Managers (Marketing, non-security), stakeholders, production companies, Convention Center venue staff, Law Enforcement contacts, and multiple partners across our internal teams.

You will be focused on how to grow, scale and optimize efforts in a high-tech, fast pace, physical environment.
The ideal candidate will have a bias for action and a passion for working on a team that delivers results, continuously improves performance, and always delights customers.

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We have 14 leadership principles that help guide us in our every-day decision making process. These leadership principles are a clear articulation of those things that have always been. We are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy and happy lives. It is always Day One!


Key job responsibilities
• Provide briefings/feedback to stakeholders and PS Leadership.
• Manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal business partners.
• Negotiate and manage contracted vendors and budget.
• Develop new plans and roadmaps in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain business relationships internally, as well as with external partners.
• Be clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Navigate an ambiguous, low oversight role and thrive in uncertainty by applying proactive behavior towards problem solving.
• Analyze key priorities, identify gaps, create plans to close gaps.
• Utilize tools and standards for managing security for events.
• Ensure critical timelines are met, particularly in narrow timeframes.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and bring new ideas to revitalize program.
• Think strategically in day-to-day operations to execute decisions.
• Manage risks, incidents, and issues with confidence and assurance.
• Ability to Hire, Develop, and Lead a Team.