Manager Global Security Systems

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $107,200(minimum) - $134,000(midpoint) - $160,800(maximum)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Global Security Systems Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Global Security Systems Manager is a key member of the Corporate Security Leadership team, responsible for leading the company's corporate security technology and access control team. This position is directly responsible for contributing to the safety and security of Woodward workers by setting the strategy, direction, and implementation of standards for the physical security systems (e.g., physical access control, visitor management, mass notification, video management, emergency notification, etc.) The Global Security Systems Manager is also responsible for ensuring the systems comply with all applicable regulatory and compliance standards such as ITAR and all other government contracting requirements.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Establishes, communicates, and implements area strategies, objectives, and plans with regards to physical access management and security technology.
• Manages the development, implementation, and compliance of physical security systems and access management standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure systems and access control personnel are delivering maximum value to the business.
• Works closely with business leaders in the strategic planning process for development, implementation, and design of the corporate-wide security system technology.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding security systems operations and initiatives.
• Work closely with the Global Security Director and other members of the security team on vulnerability and risk assessments related to company owned and/or leased facilities.
• Develop and build a security infrastructure and access management team to bring a value-added service to the organization.
• Identify and schedule all appropriate inspections and audits of global security systems 

What We Are Looking For 

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor's degree is required; will accept experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role required
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight or direction
• Knowledge of access control systems, surveillance technology, perimeter security, and building safety protocols.
• Ability to adapt security strategies to local contexts.
• Ability to identify and schedule all appropriate inspections and audits of global security systems,
• Ability to be ava