Full Time Security Program Manager Jobs in Texas

Title: Program Director - Global Clients (Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure)
Location: Remote (ideally based in Abilene, TX)
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 (Base); $1,000/mo Car Allowance; Bonus eligible
Reports To: Senior Program Director, Global Clients Americas
Job Summary
The Program Director - Global Clients Americas serves as the executive-level Security Advisor and strategic partner for a highly sophisticated, technology-driven enterprise with a large-scale data center and cloud infrastructure footprint. This role provides strategic leadership and operational governance for a $50M security program across two mission-critical locations operating 24,000 hours per week, supporting high-availability environments with evolving risk, scale, and innovation demands.
The Program Director has full accountability for program strategy, financial performance, and service delivery across these sites. This leader ensures alignment between client business objectives and Securitas' operating model, driving consistency, resilience, and continuous improvement in complex data center and corporate environments.
Operating at an executive level, this role serves as the primary escalation point and trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, balancing standardization with site-specific flexibility while delivering measurable business value in a fast-paced technology setting.
This position is designed for a senior leader who can operate at both the strategic and operational levels-setting vision and standards for the program while ensuring disciplined execution on the ground in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position applies to salaried supervisory employees who manage a global client program and associated work units. The role is primarily strategic and leadership-focused, with routine execution of subordinate duties limited to no more than 40% of overall responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Global Program Leadership & Client Partnership
Serve as the senior-most point of contact and trusted Security Advisor for the client, maintaining strong executive relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery across all regions, with particular focus on data center and cloud infrastructure operations.
Lead the design, execution, and evolution of a comprehensive global security program aligned with the client's risk posture, business objectives, and growth strategy for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
Provide strategic counsel to client leadership on security governance, emerging risks, operational resilience, and best practices in global security management for mission-critical technology environments.
Financial & Operational Accountability
Maintain full P&L ownership for portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, margin performance, and cost optimization.
Lead long-range financial planning and annual operating plans in partnership with client leadership.
Analyze financial, operational, and performance data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Ensure financial discipline while supporting scalability, innovation, and global growth initiatives across data center and corporate operations.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Direct and oversee global security risk assessments and reviews using industry best practices and client-specific tools, with emphasis on physical security for data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-security facilities.
Ensure consistent application of post orders, operating procedures, and compliance standards across the entire portfolio, including technology campuses and data center sites.
Support crisis management, special events, and emergency response planning as required, including incidents impacting data center availability and critical infrastructure.
Service Delivery & Workforce Oversight
Ensure appropriate staffing levels across all locations in collaboration with regional and branch leadership, including specialized security teams supporting data center operations.
Oversee workforce planning, scheduling effectiveness, and labor cost controls while meeting client service expectations in 24/7/365 environments.
Drive consistency in service delivery, performance standards, and customer experience across all sites, with particular focus on high-security, access-controlled facilities.
Global Coordination & Growth Support
Coordinate and lead global RFI and RFP responses, including pricing strategy, financial modeling, and cross-region alignment.
Support rapid client growth, global expansion, new site activations, and large-scale program transitions, including new data center builds and expansions.
Develop and manage a global service delivery network across more than 45 countries, leveraging regional Securitas teams and strategic alliance partners.
Apply a standardized global governance model while enabling regional adaptability based on regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Identify opportunities to enhance security operations through process improvement, technology integration, and innovative service models tailored to data center and cloud infrastructure environments.
Establish and deploy global best practices and standardized operating models aligned with the Global Clients Americas framework.
Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and client satisfaction through data-driven decision-making and use of security technology platforms.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong partnerships with internal Securitas leadership, regional teams, and functional stakeholders.
Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability to program leadership teams supporting the client.
Regularly conduct executive-level business reviews with the client and internal leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in security operations, global account management, program management, or a closely related field.
Required: Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, multi-region or global client programs with full financial accountability.
Strongly preferred: Experience providing security leadership for data center environments or servicing large-scale cloud / technology clients (e.g., hyperscale or enterprise data center operators, global cloud platforms, or major technology companies).
Preferred: Prior law enforcement, military, or government security experience, particularly in roles involving critical infrastructure, investigations, or high-risk environments.
Technical & Professional Skills
Strong business acumen with proven P&L management experience.
Ability to operate effectively in a global business environment with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Visio.
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leaders in technology or data center organizations.
Ability to interpret and apply security standards and best practices for mission-critical facilities, including access control, incident management, and physical security technology.
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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Benefits include:

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.
Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.
About the Team
Our Company Mission:
Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.
Our Values:
Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.
Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.
Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.
Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.