Global Security Operations Manager

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity being respectful and accountable to one another and staying humble and driven while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: $105000(minimum) - $136000(midpoint) - $168000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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
• 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:

o Home / Auto Insurance discounts

o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

The Manager Global Security Operations is a key member of the Corporate Security Leadership team responsible for leading the companys corporate global security operations and threat management to ensure continuity of operations for the company. This position is directly responsible for contributing to the safety and security of Woodward members facilities and interests by ensuring operational security systems are utilized daily to assess security risks and responses. (e.g. threat risk intelligence travel risk management mass communications threat management response high level employee investigations incident reporting/management and threat mitigation tactics). This position will help establish corporate strategy direction and implementation of standards for the physical security operations of the company and manage the global security operations center (GSOC). The Manager Global Security Operations is also responsible for ensuring operational standards meet all applicable regulatory and compliance standards such as ITAR and all other government contracting requirements as well as customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Directs and oversees global security operations teams ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and optimal performance.
• Strategic Planning: Develops and implements short-term operational plans to achieve security goals and adapt to resource and operational challenges.
• Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals manages training and development and rewards team members to foster a high performing workforce.
• Risk Assessment: Identifies and mitigates technical and operational security risks ensuring compliance with policies and minimizing potential impacts.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborates with other departments to integrate security operations with overall business strategies and enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to guide and manage teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Proficient in developing and implementing strategies to enhance global security operations.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying assessing and mitigating security risks across international operations.
• Operational Management: Skilled in overseeing day-to-day security operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex security information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Adept at identifying and resolving technical and operational security issues.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of how global security operations integrate with overall business objectives.
• Project Management: Experienced in leading security projects from initiation through to completion.
• Compliance Management: Knowledgeable in ensuring adherence to international security regulations and standards.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective in influencing and guiding team members and external partners towards desired outcomes.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national lawful permanent resident (i.e. Green Card holder) or a protected person (e.g. asylee or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Manager