Manager, Technical & Physical Security

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Your New Role…

The Manager of Technical & Physical Security (T&PS) for the Western Region will work collaboratively with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Workplace Tech, other T&PS regional members, and WBD Global Security operational leadership to manage and recommend improvements in the development and implementation of electronic security systems. The Manager of T&PS will gather operational requirements and feedback from WBD Western Region stakeholders, and work with the WBDGS Western Region VP and WBD Workplace Tech to align strategy with the execution of projects across the WBD enterprise. The aim is to recommend cost-effective and innovative technical solutions. The Manager of T&PS will also recommend and oversee the implementation of T&PS Electronic Security Systems standards, and act as the WBD Western Region project manager.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Responsible for managing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) projects in the Western Region of WBDGS. The region includes Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Carlsbad, Seattle Metro Areas, and other locations as requested. 

• Responsible for recommending processes and procedures related to security call centers, operations centers, domains, asset classification systems, electronic security system acquisition, development, maintenance, program models, and reporting tools. The Manager of T&PS collaborates with the Vice President of the Western Region, regional T&PS representatives, WBD Western Region stakeholders, and WBD Workplace Tech. 

• Monitors WBDGS physical security policies, programs, or procedures to ensure compliance with internal WBDGS physical security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable corporate security requirements, policies, and directives. Conduct physical security assessments of properties to ensure compliance with WBDGS physical security policies and regulations. The Manager of T&PS also collects and analyzes physical security data to determine physical security needs, physical security program goals, or program accomplishments.

• Under the supervision and directive of the WBDGS Western Region Vice President, the Manager of T&PS manages personnel (proprietary and non-proprietary) responsible for maintenance and repair of electronic security systems. They develop processes and procedures to minimize risks and perform hands-on electronic security systems deployment and/or repair work where required. 

• Utilizing standards and best practices, the Manager of T&PS is responsible for providing design and implementation input for electronic security systems throughout WBD Western Region and other locations as requested/required. They act as a liaison to field operations and WBD Global Real Estate in the areas of design and implementation of electronic security systems. 

• Responsible for reviewing billing invoices for accuracy for electronic security systems and fire life safety activities/repairs within the WBD Western Region area of responsibility and submitting for processing to appropriate parties, as well as the development of an efficient and safe operation of the organization's physical security operations. 

• Coordinates and records all electronic security system maintenance, including preventive and corrective measures. Maintain records and perform inspections as required by law and assist with confidential information related to investigations in conjunction with the People and Culture or Labor Relations Departments. 

• Manages the maintenance of the emergency duress systems (Panic alarm system and Riot switch program) and establishes liaison and fosters relationships with external building Security Management within the WBD Western Region for technical issues and project coordination. 

• Manages Regional Security Operations Center personnel and assists the Sr. Director of Global Security Intelligence a