Program Manager, Physical Security

This role will involve up to 50% travel across all of our markets in the US.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Develop Asset Protection Solutions programs and support operational security infrastructure through the creation and management of systems and processes that support the company's operations and minimize enterprise risk.

• Responsible for the planning and installation of security systems in both retail and cultivation facilities while ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

• Manage and support assigned systems such as CCTV, Alarms, Access Control, Mass Notification, and Critical Event Management. Develop scalable solutions to fit the needs of the business.

• Oversee security vendor network for all assigned company locations.

• Prepare capital allocation proposals, manage project budgets, and monitor projects through completion.

• Acts as point of escalation for the day-to-day administration of the various surveillance, security, and access control systems.

• Support physical security program execution through a 24/7 Security Operations Center that proactively monitors business assets and provides expertise and response whenever business disrupting events occur.

• Collaborate cross functionally and coordinate physical security transitions and integrations for mergers and acquisitions.

• Research and comply with evolving state-by-state regulations regarding security protocol for each of our dispensaries and cultivation centers.

• Communicate expectations and project details with external vendors and relay project details at regular intervals with internal stakeholders.

• Conduct site audits and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with VMS administration and configuration and Network Solutions required

• Vendor-management experience required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or other industry certifications preferred

• Knowledgeable about relevant security hardware and systems, including surveillance equipment, alarm systems, access control systems etc.

• Proven project management experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required

• Strong relationship building skills, with both internal stakeholders and external partners

• Must be available to travel (50%)

• Strong communicator, able to teach security protocol to Green Thumb employees in the field

• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness

• Adapt and thrive in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment

• Possess a high level of critical thinking

• Operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI

• Desire to understand the rules and regulations of the industry

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved b y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.