Senior Manager, Executive Protection

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Executive Protection is responsible for the operation of a risk-based security program that safeguards Walmart’s executive leadership, operations, and assets. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, including protective intelligence, executive travel security, and enterprise risk initiatives. It is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned security professional to influence global security strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure executives can operate safely and confidently worldwide. The Executive Protection and Global Security team delivers intelligence-led, risk-based security solutions that protect Walmart’s leadership and enable business continuity. The team partners with internal stakeholders and public and private sector counterparts to assess threats, manage vulnerabilities, and implement value-based protective programs aligned with industry standards and company policies. This Senior Manager role is critical to advancing enterprise security strategy while modeling Walmart’s values of integrity, respect, and excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead and oversee a comprehensive executive protection program, including travel security, logistics, and transportation coordination.
• Direct protective intelligence efforts and risk assessments to evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage cross-functional security risk projects and provide recommendations aligned to global security strategy.
• Cook up with public and private sector partners to support executive travel and security operations.
• Drive execution of multiple security initiatives, adjusting priorities, removing obstacles, and ensuring performance outcomes.
• Travel domestically and internationally to and from facilities or work-sites.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in executive protection, protective intelligence, personal protective service, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional security programs and initiatives.
• Strong operational expertise in executive travel security and global logistics coordination.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• A values-based leadership approach grounded in integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry License within 90 days of hire.
• Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Commissioned Security Officer License within 90 days of hire.
• If eligible, must obtain and maintain Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA – H.R.218) credential from authorized, affiliated law enforcement agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, risk management, or related field and 4 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area.
• Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry License within 90 days of hire.
• Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Commissioned Security Officer License within 90 days of hire.
• If eligible, must obtain and maintain Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOS – H.R. 218) credential from authorized, affiliated law enforcement agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in personal protective services, LEOSA – H.R. 218 eligible or licensed, Medical training or certification(s), such as an EMT or Paramedic.