Manager Executive Protection

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.  It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. The Team:  Global Security & Investigations is responsible for protecting Mattel’s people, assets, and reputation through proactive risk management, security operations, Security investigative intelligence, executive protection, and crisis response. The team partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders around the world to identify and mitigate risks, strengthen preparedness, and support business continuity in dynamic environments. Through a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, Global Security & Investigations helps enable Mattel’s employees and leadership to operate safely, confidently, and with integrity across global operations.  The Opportunity:  We are seeking a highly collaborative, discreet, and integrity-driven Executive Protection Manager to join our Global Security & Investigations team. This role is responsible for leading global executive protection and protective intelligence efforts supporting senior leadership, while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across travel, workplace, residential, and event environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced risk management professional who combines sound judgment, operational excellence, and strong interpersonal skills to build trusted partnerships across the organization and with external stakeholders worldwide. This position requires a strategic yet hands-on leader capable of managing complex security operations, coordinating crisis response activities, and driving continuous improvement in executive protection programs, policies, and training while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, collaboration, and ethical conduct.  What Your Impact Will Be:  EP Security Operations and Emergency Response  Partner with internal stakeholders, Executive Assistants, Human Resources, Facilities, Legal, Travel, and other cross-functional teams to ensure safe, secure, and seamless operations related to executive workplace safety and security initiatives.  Lead executive workplace physical security monitoring and response in coordination with overall site security team.    Manage C-suite emergency response protocols and ensure readiness for security incidents involving senior leadership.  Engage closely in global crisis management efforts, including emergency response, executive protection and communications during incidents.  Develop and implement incident detection, escalation, and resolution policies aligned with Global Security operations.  Provide strategic oversight for executive protection incidents, while collaborating with operational teams responsible for daily execution.  Risk Assessment, Protective Intelligence and Threat Management  Conduct threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments related to executives, residences, workplaces, events, and travel associated with executive protection operations.  Perform protective intelligence activities, including social media and open-source monitoring, insider threat evaluations, executive threat profiling, and pre-incident indicator analysis, independently and in coordination with Global Security Intelligence and Corporate Communications teams.  Develop and implement tailored security plans, risk mitigation strategies, and protective measures supporting executive protection operations globally.  Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of executive protection policies, standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with corporate security objectives and industry standards.  Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on executive protection, protective intelligence, and threat management matters across the organization.  Build and maintain relationships with external industry partners, security providers, intelligence resources, and law enforcement agencies to support threat identification, risk mitigation, and executive safety initiatives.  Executive Travel Security  Conduct advance security assessments for domestic and international travel, particularly in elevated-risk environments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate protective measures and security protocols.  Develop and implement executive travel security plans, contingency procedures, and emergency response protocols for travel and special events.  Plan and coordinate travel security arrangements for senior leadership (SVP and above) when traveling to high-risk locations, including transportation, accommodations, medical support, and emergency response resources.  Coordinate with internal department members, international security providers, law enforcement, hotels, transportation vendors, and internal stakeholders to support safe and secure executive travel globally.  Maintain real-time awareness of travel risks, geopolitical developments, civil unrest, crime trends, and other emerging threats that may impact executive movements or business operations.  Provide protective intelligence support and travel briefings to executives and key stakeholders prior to travel.  Policy Development, Compliance, and Governance  Develop, implement, and maintain global executive protection policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with legal requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.  Utilize intelligence analysis, operational metrics, and data-driven insights to enha