Director of Global Site Security

The **Director of Global Site Security** is responsible for **standardizing, optimizing, and operating Medtronic’s global site security ecosystem** – guard force services, physical security technology, and facility hardening – while ensuring a **positive, friction‐light employee and visitor experience**. This role translates enterprise security strategy into **consistent, scalable, and cost‐effective site‐level execution** across manufacturing, R&D, distribution, and office locations worldwide.As the **Director of Global Site Security,** your key responsibilities will be:* Establish and maintain **global site security standards, playbooks, and design guidelines** covering guarding, access control, video surveillance, visitor management, and perimeter controls.* Translate risk assessments into **tiered site security requirements** based on site criticality, threat profile, and regulatory needs.* Drive consistency while allowing for **region‐specific adaptations** aligned with local law and culture.* Lead the **global guard force program**, including operating model, post standards, training requirements, and performance metrics.* Rationalize guarding levels and contracts to **optimize cost, coverage, and service quality**.* Own global vendor strategy: RFPs, contract negotiations, SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement with guarding providers.* Own the **global roadmap for physical security technology**, including:* Partner with IT and Technology Transformation to ensure **secure, reliable, and privacy‐compliant system integration**.* Pilot and scale new technologies that **improve security outcomes and employee experience**.* Badge access and identity lifecycle management* Video surveillance and analytics* AI‐enabled monitoring and alerting* Visitor registration and experience platforms* Intrusion detection and duress systems* Set standards for **perimeter security, fencing, doors, turnstiles, and secure zones**.* Embed security requirements into **new site selection, design reviews, renovations, and lease negotiations**.* Ensure security controls align with life safety, accessibility, and sustainability principles.* Champion a **hospitality‐minded security approach** that protects people while enabling productivity and ease of movement.* Reduce friction through smart design, automation, and clear communication.* Partner with HR, Workplace Experience, and Communications to support onboarding, badge issuance, and visitor flows.* Define and track **global site security KPIs** (coverage, incidents, response times, cost efficiency, user satisfaction).* Conduct periodic site assessments and audits to validate compliance with standards.* Use data and insights to continuously improve security effectiveness and experience.* Bachelor’s degree.* Demonstrated experience managing **guard force programs and physical security technologies at scale**.* Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget optimization experience.* Ability to influence without authority across regions and functions.* Fluent English; additional languages a plus.* Must maintain a current and valid Passport, with the ability to travel internationally up to 30%.10+ years of progressive experience in **physical security or site security operations** within a multinational environment and 7+ years of managerial experience; OR an Advanced Degree with 8 years of progressive experience in **physical security or site security operations** within a multinational environment and 7+ years of managerial experience.* Master’s degree or MBA.* Professional certifications (CPP, PSP, or equivalent).* Experience in healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or other regulated environments.**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package** A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.* **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world* **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities* **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learningThese commitments set our team apart from the rest:**Experiences that put people first**. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.**Life-transforming technologies**. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.**Better outcomes for our world**. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.**Insight-driven care**. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in careIt is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to
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