Manager, Workplace Safety and Security

• Perform and coordinate physical security risk assessments of Dow Jones offices and facilities to identify and recommend the most appropriate and cost effective hardware and/or systems to satisfy workplace safety and security requirements.
• Manage the deployment and implementation of enterprise wide security systems, supervise and follow up on installation, proper operation, and final system acceptance prior to activation.
• Support global Workplace Safety and Security strategies, objectives, resourcing, governance, and reporting.
• Effectively manage concurrent priorities, including research, coordination, operational planning, project planning, stakeholder management/communications, logistics, and administrative functions such as weekly/monthly reporting.
• Keep current on new technology and integration strategy and update existing security hardware and systems as needed.
• Support the security staff in training of security systems, hardware, and technology.
• Work as a liaison between IT, office staff/management and outside vendors.
• Help ensure the safety and security of Dow Jones employees, contractors, assets, property and business operations against current and emerging threats, while promoting an innovative, risk informed approach and driving creative, contemporary solutions.
• Ensure broad customer, partner and other stakeholder engagement with goals, reporting and practical efforts to align security and safety risk management with business objectives.
• Inform strategies and operational goals with usable intelligence, data and industry trends to drive new initiatives, innovations, corrective action and constant improvement.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and accountability of the delivery of workplace safety policies, training, procedures, guidelines, standards, and best practices and evaluate enterprise wide effectiveness and compliance.
• Support cost and operationally efficient sourcing efforts, vendor services, budgets, timelines, and resourcing plans.
• Lead project teams, develop comprehensive project plans, and contribute to broader, critical risk planning initiatives, as well as support emerging global safety and resilience initiatives.
• Attend professional events and courses to stay abreast of new solutions - especially technologies - that may be relevant to safely delivering our workplace safety and security strategy.

• 5-7 years of proven experience in global safety or security management within complex organizations.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of both practical and theoretical security frameworks.
• Membership in a recognized security organization is desirable.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with solid computer proficiency in Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts, Drive, Docs, and Sheets).
• Analytical ability, using a high degree of judgment to determine proper processes under all circumstances.
• Relevant corporate security qualifications (ASIS - CPP, PSP, PCI) are preferred.
• Experience with successful vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with investigative techniques, enabling technology platforms, case management software, and forensic evidence/chain of custody mapping.
• Interest in global events and understanding of how social, political, environmental, economic, and conflict dynamics can affect enterprise risk and security.
• Able to understand complex situations and provide unique solutions with appropriate levels of detail.

• Experience applying risk management, security, and training solutions within a media, data or content organization.
• Understanding of the relationship between risk, digital/physical safety and relevant legal matters.
• Bachelor of Science in Security Management, Criminal Justice or Business Administration.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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