Physical Security Compliance Manager - Remote

at UnitedHealth Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Physical Security Compliance Manager is a member of UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) Corporate Security Physical Security Compliance team. The Corporate Security group is responsible for the Enterprise Workplace Security Program that ensures the protection of the company’s global workforce and physical assets through security risk management platforms.

As the Physical Security Compliance Manager, you will be vital to our success and will help drive future growth. The role is responsible for facilitating the compliance of facilities across the UHG portfolio with our physical security standards. This includes sites belonging to newly acquired and existing business units. Responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing and summarizing workplace security program data and physical security assessments from a variety of sources; partnering with other Corporate Security teams to create remediation plans for facilities that require enhancements to meet standards; and helping to drive a continuous improvement process to ensure ongoing compliance with our physical security standards.

Qualified candidates should have experience with physical security programs and be able to support businesses with physical security enhancements and guidance. Candidates also need to have demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in order to effectively plan for and implement physical security enhancements and other workplace security projects and initiatives. The candidate will need to build and maintain strong internal partnerships with key stakeholders to include Real Estate Services, Corporate Communications, Health & Safety, Human Relations, Legal, and other various business segment partners as well as ensuring alignment across the UHG Corporate Security team.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Establish solid relationships with key business leaders and stakeholders in support of physical security requirements for the business

+ Understand the security culture of newly acquired businesses and obtain insight into the security needs of the business

+ Partner with Corporate Security program leads to ensure site-level application of enterprise physical security policy, standards, and specifications across newly acquired and existing businesses. This will include support for:

+ Security systems (intrusion, access control, video, photo ID, etc.)

+ Monitoring services

+ Badge access control

+ Security system repair and maintenance

+ Guard services

+ Security incident intake and reporting

+ Awareness and training

+ As part of the compliance process, identify and support the delivery of additional security solutions for businesses with specific security needs and requests

+ Socialize Corporate Security services with newly acquired businesses, including security training and awareness

+ Effectively communicate project and key deliverable status updates to program leadership and other stakeholders

+ Effectively drive quality solutions, change and positive improvements

+ Implement process improvement initiatives and automation for efficiency where appropriate

+ Have an eye for detail and ensure that data is reconciled before distribution to stakeholders

+ Other job duties as assigned

+ This role may require after-hours on-call availability, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

+ This role requires up to 15% travel

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

+ 3+ years of relevant security experience in the private and/or public sector implementing/supporting physical security programs

+ Demonstrated knowledge in reporting and metrics

+ Demonstrated ability to problem solve and collaborate with cross-functional teams

+ Ability to successfully perform under high pressure and stressful situations

+ Solid interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to lead meetings with internal stakeholders and leaders

+ Intermediate or higher level in MS packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.)

+ Ability to effectively deal with moderate levels of ambiguity – can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably

+ Flexibility and agility; ability to take direction and feedback and think creatively about solutions to complex problems

+ Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse identities, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of a variety of physical security systems/technology

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.