Global Security Manager (AMR)

Do you instinctively know how and when to take action? Do you love performing under intense pressure? As part of our Global Security group, you’ll help manage the security needs of Apple’s most valuable assets: our people and innovations. Along with your team, you’ll be part of an important defense system that protects Apple employees and their work around the world. Your work will help create solutions to a variety of unique security challenges, ranging from the physical security of Apple facilities to the protection of our supply chain. Join us, and you’ll play a meaningful role in preserving the highest standard of security for one of the most-watched companies in the world.

Apple is seeking a senior security leader to direct Corporate Security operations across the Americas (AMR), including the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Working alongside Global Security senior leadership, you’ll help set strategic plans and objectives for the region, and you’ll hold final decision-making authority on AMR administrative and operational matters, where your judgment directly affects the safety of Apple’s people, the protection of its innovations, and the continuity of company operations. You’ll direct the AMR Corporate Security function through a team of Corporate Security managers and a Data Center manager and own key programs such as Confidential Operations and Active Threat Preparedness. You’ll drive operational efficiency, consistent service delivery, and cross-functional collaboration, while championing Global Security’s values: Service, Integrity, and Awareness.

Partner with Global Security senior leadership to set strategic plans, priorities, and objectives for AMR Corporate Security Directly manage and develop the AMR Corporate Security managers and a Data Center manager, directing the activities of the regional function through them and investing in coaching, succession, and professional growth Hold overall control of regional planning, staffing, budget, and expense priorities, making sure budgets and program schedules meet company requirements Make final decisions on regional administrative and operational matters, including vendor engagement and program priorities Own oversight and accountability for corporate sites and events across the region Develop and test Active Threat and emergency preparedness plans, and lead the response to incidents, making time-critical decisions that affect regional and company-wide operations Deliver confidential security operations with strict discretion and strong controls Analyze complex security issues and incident data, drawing on in-depth knowledge of Apple’s business, culture, and operations to anticipate, identify, and mitigate risk through an integrated approach to security Serve as a trusted advisor to Apple executives and business leaders, regularly influencing senior-level decisions on security risk and negotiating scope, resourcing, and expectations for security assignments Manage vendor relationships and maintain strong connections with law enforcement, government agencies, EHS, Facilities, and other key cross-functional partners Help Global Security develop company-wide methods, standards, and evaluation criteria for security projects, programs, and people, and recommend and implement changes to methods across AMR Define and track metrics that measure progress against strategic objectives, feed Global Security’s evaluation criteria, and drive continuous improvement

10+ years of experience in security operations 5+ years of senior leadership experience hiring, leading, and developing security teams, including managing people managers across multiple sites or countries Experience helping senior management set strategic plans and making high-impact operational decisions Experience leading complex, international, time-critical programs Experience managing budgets and program schedules to meet company requirements Experience writing, implementing, and reviewing security plans Proven judgment analyzing complex, ambiguous situations and data, and making high-stakes decisions under pressure where errors would seriously affect business operations Strong written and verbal communication, with a track record of regularly advising, negotiating with, and influencing senior executives on matters significant to the organization Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion Travel 25–35%, with on-call responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred Proficient in delivering high-level professional Keynote presentations Ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate across teams, functions, and levels of seniority Results-oriented, upbeat, and focused with a strong desire to learn and succeed