**Job Summary:** The Global Clients Americas (GCA) Senior Program Director (SPD) serves as a senior-level strategic leader overseeing multiple global client programs or a portfolio of high-value accounts. This role is responsible for driving enterprise-level security strategy, operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across complex, multinational environments. The SPD acts as a trusted advisor to client executives and internal leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth. This position provides thought leadership, governance, and advanced program oversight, bridging tactical execution and executive vision while embedding operational rigor and a growth mindset. **Distinguishing Characteristics:** Reporting to the GCA Vice President, with broader scope and authority across 3-5 GCA accounts leading 2-5 direct reports. Serves as a key influencer in global security strategy, technology integration, and client transformation initiatives. Provides leadership to Program Directors and regional teams, ensuring consistency and scalability of security programs worldwide. **Essential Functions:** _Functions_ _may_ _be assigned_ _or_ _modified_ _based_ _on_ _business_ _needs._ + Developsandgovernsglobalsecurityprogramframeworksacrossmultiple GCA accounts;ensuresharmonizationwithcorporatestandardsandclientobjectives, embedding compliance standards and continuous improvement methodologies + Partnerswithexecutiveleadershiptoshapelong-termsecuritystrategies,resilience planning, and digital transformation initiatives; ensures strategies incorporate operational rigor and regulatory adherence + Provides oversight and guidance to GCA Managers and/or Program Directors; to drive account growth, ensure operational alignment, financial performance, and complianceacrossallmanagedprograms,drivingprocessdisciplineandcontinuous improvement across programs + Servesasseniorliaisonforexecutiveclientstakeholders;drivesstrategicbusiness reviews and consults on emerging risks, innovation and growth opportunities + Owns P&L responsibility for assigned portfolio; ensures profitability, cost optimization,andcontractualcompliance;enforcescompliancewithfinancialcontrols and operational governance + Championsintegrationofadvancedsecuritytechnologies,automation,andanalytics; partners with internal technology teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring technology adoption supports compliance and efficiency gains + MentorsGCAManagersand/orProgramDirectors;drivessuccessionplanningand leadership development aligned with global frameworks; fosters a growth mindset that encourages learning, professional development,and continuous improvement while promoting a culture of accountability + Ensures adherence to global policies, ESG initiatives, and regulatory requirements acrossallregionsandfostersoperationalrigorthroughstandardizedprocessesand audits **Minimum Qualifications:** + **Education:** Bachelor’sDegreepreferred ORequivalentworkexperience + **Experience:** 5-7 years of progressively responsible management experience in securityprogrammanagementorarelatedfield,includingdemonstratedsuccess leading and scaling global client portfolios, driving account expansion, revenue growth,andlong-termclientretentionacrosscomplex,multi-regionenvironments **Technical** **Skills:** + Executive-levelcommunicationandstrategicconsultingcapabilities + Expertiseinglobalriskmanagement,governance,andoperationalexcellence + Strongfinancialacumenandexperiencemanaginglarge-scale budgets + Proficiencyinsecuritytechnologies,dataanalytics,anddigitaltransformation strategies + Abilitytoleadthroughinfluenceacrossdiverseculturalandregulatory environments Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team. Benefits include: + Retirement plan + Employer-provided medical and dental coverage + Company-paid life insurance + Voluntary life and disability insurance + Employee assistance plan + Securitas Saves discount program + Paid holidays + Paid time away from work Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.