Manager, Security - Talent Events & Live

Work with event leads in each region to develop partner agreements, preferred vendor approaches, and aligned rate structures Review security plans, risk assessments, and supporting documentation before event delivery is approved Provide governance, quality assurance, and challenge where vendor plans do not adequately address venue, threat, audience, or reputational risk Attend site visits and events as needed Manage incidents on the ground, adapting plans and responding to escalations when needed and appropriate Liaise directly with PR title teams to understand talent security needs and implement appropriate layers of protection Act as the escalation bridge between external security vendors and internal stakeholders when there are capability gaps, disagreements, or material concerns Maintain a consistent explanation of security posture, market landscape, and proportional security recommendations to internal partners Oversee and direct on-site security for higher-profile/risk events and/or talent activations, understanding the attendees, talent, and associated risks Talent liaison, understand specific talent requirements and liaise with their own security teams as needed; implement the appropriate rings of protection around talent as they conduct their activities The function remains focused on oversight, governance, advisory input, and quality assurance. A well-defined scope of work typically includes objectives, roles, deliverables, approval points, and acceptance criteria. Strategic participation in event planning Regional engagement with event leads and internal business partners Vendor identification, evaluation, and partner agreement development Review and approval of security plans, risk assessments, and resourcing proposals Oversight of vendor performance, standards, and compliance with agreed requirements Escalation management between vendors and internal partners Post-event review and capture of lessons learned for future planning Ability to operate as a strategic partner across event planning, vendor governance, and risk oversight Ability to interpret vendor security plans and risk assessments, and identify gaps requiring escalation or challenge Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, regional event leads, and internal stakeholders Ability to communicate security posture, market landscape, and proportional recommendations clearly to non-security audiences Ability to manage escalation and exception situations with sound judgment Ability to liaise directly with talent and their security representatives, tailoring protective measures accordingly