Event Security Program Manager

The Waymo Global Security team is seeking a seasoned Programmatic Architect and Primary Risk Advisor to support our growing portfolio of public engagements and high-visibility events. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Head of Physical Security.

Architect Scalable Standards

• Design and own the end-to-end "Event Security Playbook," including intake workflows, self-service risk rubrics, and SOPs that support a high volume of global events
• Review event operational plans and provide formal risk-mitigation recommendations to ensure the safety of personnel and the security of proprietary hardware
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence to determine when formal assessments are required and translate threat assessments into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders
• Recommend risk-based adjustments to internal Waymo event schedules, logistics, or locations to ensure alignment with security best practices
• Liaise with venue security, law enforcement, and municipal authorities to align Waymo’s logistics with external security plans, securing tangible results such as optimized load-in/out windows, traffic mitigation agreements, or dedicated public-safety coordination
• Conduct technical "advances" and targeted venue site visits as operationally required for high-visibility or high-risk events to gather precise data to inform bespoke risk-mitigation recommendations

Serve as a Strategic Security Consultant

• Provide expert guidance to Waymo teams participating in public engagements and high-visibility events, bridging the gap between ambitious business goals and rigorous safety standards
• Ensure the Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases
• Optimize internal plans to ensure alignment with security best practices
• Verify external security posture to secure tangible results such as optimized load-in/out windows, traffic mitigation agreements, or dedicated public-safety coordination

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate security program management focused on event security, corporate protective services, executive protection, or specialized hardware/prototype protection
• Proven ability to operate as a support function, influencing outcomes and providing expert guidance without owning the final tactical production of the event
• Demonstrated track record of creating scalable SOPs or programmatic frameworks that manage a high volume of recurring requests
• Experience converting threat intelligence data into practical, logistical recommendations for non-security stakeholders
• A strong understanding of executive protection and high-value asset security principles, applied through a programmatic and consultative lens
• Proven experience professionally liaising with local, state, and federal law enforcement and municipal authorities to achieve tangible operational outcomes, such as securing specialized permits, coordinating public-space logistics, or establishing real-time information-sharing protocols
• Prior experience in a role dedicated to building and coordinating security plans for a specific group of people (VIPs/delegations) or specific high-value products in public-facing or large-scale event settings
• Advanced knowledge of NIMS/ICS methodologies, specifically drafting and executing Event Action Plans (EAPs) that align with federal emergency management standards for high-profile public activations
• Experience applying formal risk assessment frameworks to physical environments and public-facing events
• A bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, or a related field
• Experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize protective services workflows, such as streamlining request intake, automating risk analysis, or enhancing situational reporting
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to brief senior policy or marketing stakeholders on complex security requirements

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Generous Company benefits program