We are looking for a highly organized and solutions-oriented Operations Manager
to serve as a key individual contributor providing centralized operational and
program-management support for Cummins' global Executive Protection program. In
this newly established role, the Executive Protection Operations Leader will
translate program direction into consistent, repeatable execution by
coordinating protective services for C-suite and Board travel, meetings, and
special events. Operating as a trusted operational partner and subject matter
expert, this individual contributor will serve as the critical link among
Executive Protection, executive support teams, internal business partners, and
external security providers while managing highly sensitive information with the
utmost discretion. This work will strengthen the quality, scalability, and
effectiveness of a global program designed to support executive safety,
mobility, and business continuity. This is a U.S.-based remote opportunity with
periodic travel to Indiana and other locations as business needs require.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Coordinate seamless protective operations: Plan and coordinate protective
services supporting C-suite and Board travel, meetings, special events, and
domestic and international activities.
Build scalable program infrastructure: Develop standardized processes,
protocols, tools, and workflows for travel planning, protective operations,
emergency response, documentation, budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.
Strengthen vendor performance: Identify, evaluate, onboard, and coordinate
security providers while establishing service expectations, KPIs, performance
measures, and accountability mechanisms.
Connect critical stakeholders: Serve as the operational conduit among
Executive Protection, Executive Assistants, the Office of the CEO, Corporate
Aviation, Purchasing, Physical Security, Global Resiliency, Special Events,
and external partners.
Improve operational consistency: Analyze recurring issues, identify root
causes, and implement practical improvements that increase the reliability,
efficiency, quality, and scalability of Executive Protection services.
Enhance program readiness: Develop and maintain security plans,
emergency-response procedures, training programs, audit practices,
operational records, and reporting that support consistent and risk-informed
execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Exceptional judgment and discretion: Demonstrated ability to protect highly
sensitive executive information, make sound ethical decisions, and operate
professionally in confidential environments.
Operational and project leadership: The ability to organize multiple
priorities, coordinate complex workstreams, anticipate requirements, and
deliver accurate results without direct authority over stakeholders.
Calm, risk-informed decision-making: The ability to assess incomplete or
rapidly changing information, balance safety, service, cost, and business
requirements, and perform effectively under pressure.
Influential communication: Excellent writing, presentation, consulting, and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate security requirements
into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.
Analytical and continuous-improvement capability: The ability to synthesize
data, monitor performance, identify operational gaps, resolve root causes,
and implement sustainable process improvements.
Global and service-oriented mindset: Strong awareness of emerging security
risks and industry practices, a commitment to exceptional executive support,
and the willingness to travel up to 40% based on operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Ideally five or more years of experience in Executive Protection, corporate
security, global security, protective operations, intelligence, emergency
management, or a related security field.
Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, high-stakes, and time-sensitive
projects involving multiple internal stakeholders and external service
providers.
Experience supporting executive travel, security logistics, protective
advances, special events, or other domestic and international security
operations.
Proven vendor-management experience, including contract administration,
purchasing, invoicing, service-level expectations, performance measures, and
KPIs.
Experience developing and implementing operational processes, security plans,
procedures, workflows, training programs, audits, or quality-assurance
practices.
Strong technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office and AI tools,
Windows, iOS or Android platforms, security systems, intelligence resources,
mapping applications, and internet-based technologies.
Experience working across multiple geographies and adapting operational plans
to local security conditions, regulatory requirements, transportation
infrastructure, emergency-response capabilities, cultural practices, and
available protective resources.
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
Compensation
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the
applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering
relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where
appropriate.
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal
employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex,
color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual
orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status
protected by law.