Job description

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, Communications or similar field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Event Security Management, Program Management, or Business Development.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Experience managing competing objectives.

Job summary
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 Protective Services Manager, Global Events to join a team of security professionals who are responsible for managing 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 Global Events 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, venue staff, Law Enforcement contacts, and multiple partners across our internal teams. Experience managing event security for public facing activities across multiple industries (Media, tradeshow, concerts) is ideal.

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.

This position will be virtual.

Key job responsibilities
Key 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.
• Draft 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.
• Hire, Develop, and Lead a Team.

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We have 16 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!

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in Business Management or related field.
• Able to travel 35-45% (international and domestic).
• Able to travel with short and/or no-notice.
• Able to be on call 24/7.
• One or more related professional certifications, such as PMP, CMP, or other comparable certifications.
• Project management experience.
• Strong technical, analytic, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to articulate ideas and influence stakeholders, at ease when dealing with senior management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and deadline management.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.

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