Red Team Program Manager

Overview

Established Leader with Over 170 Years of Experience. Global Influence.

At Pinkerton, our primary mission is to safeguard our clients. We achieve this by offering tailored enterprise risk management services and programs that cater to the unique needs of each client. Our workforce is one of our most valuable assets and essential to delivering exceptional solutions. United by a shared commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence, we strive for the highest standards.

Pinkerton champions inclusivity and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to enhance our network of industry experts.

The Red Team Program Manager, dedicated to a specific client, will manage the planning, scheduling, and execution of physical red team exercises on a global scale, ensuring alignment with client objectives and security protocols. This position is responsible for crafting comprehensive exercise plans and overseeing documentation, while also coordinating with various teams and facilitating stakeholder meetings to maintain strong client relationships and foster continuous improvement.

This role is fully remote, although occasional travel to client sites is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of red team exercises, including physical penetration testing and covert operations at client locations globally.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including field operatives and analysts, to ensure exercises meet client objectives and adhere to security protocols.
• Create detailed exercise plans, scenarios, and after-action reports that pinpoint vulnerabilities and offer recommendations for enhancements.
• Oversee program documentation, including service level agreements, risk assessments, and compliance records, ensuring all deliverables adhere to quality standards.
• Meet key performance indicators such as staffing readiness, timely report submissions, and proactive issue resolution.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, deliver status updates, and address service-related concerns to uphold robust client relationships.
• Manage expense tracking and resource allocation to promote efficient program operations.
• Encourage continuous improvement by evaluating exercise outcomes and applying lessons learned to future initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, or a minimum of five to seven years in red team program management or leading physical penetration testing exercises.

• In-depth knowledge of red team operations, physical security testing methodologies, and covert entry techniques.
• Demonstrated success in managing global or multi-site red team initiatives, security auditing, or threat vulnerability and risk assessment programs.
• Proficient in producing and delivering high-quality reports, assessments, and client presentations (including briefing senior leadership).
• Strong leadership and coordination skills for managing distributed field teams.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, including the capacity to handle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project and program management tools focused on quality, compliance, and timely execution.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and executive-level reporting.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, this role requires the physical and mental ability to perform all essential functions effectively;

• Access to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular use of a computer.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly to communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, as well as operating office equipment.
• Travel as needed.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by local, state, federal, or country-specific law.