Technical Physical Security Program Manager, Whatnot

• Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here
• As our Technical Security Program Manager, you should have 7+ years of experience in technical or physical security program management, or closely related security operations roles
• Proven experience deploying and managing enterprise-grade physical security systems across multiple-sites
• Strong understanding of access control architecture, camera systems, and visitor management technologies
• Demonstrated success managing vendors, installations, and system integrations in fast-paced environments
• Technical fluency with APIs and SaaS integrations, including the ability to partner closely with IT and engineering to design and validate integrations
• Excellent cross-functional communication and program management skills—comfortable translating between technical, operational, and business stakeholders
• A hands-on, no-task-too-small mindset and willingness to jump in where needed (e.g., printing badges, troubleshooting hardware, validating camera coverage on-site, other Corporate Security responsibilities as needed) to ensure program success

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Technical Security Program Manager to own and scale the physical security technologies that protect our people, offices, and operations globally
• You’ll sit within Whatnot’s Corporate Security team and work closely with IT, Finance, People, and Workplace/Facilities
• You’ll be hands-on in the tools while also operating as a high-output program manager
• Strengthen the integrity, consistency, and compliance of Whatnot’s global physical security program—including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related systems—through standardized configurations, clear governance, and audit-ready controls
• Own physical security infrastructure and vendors end-to-end, including vendor selection and onboarding, OKRs, budgets, schedules, installations, preventive maintenance, and ongoing system health across offices
• Deliver reliable, scalable access control and identity workflows by administering Verkada access control, defining and enforcing role-based access standards, managing the employee badge lifecycle, and ensuring seamless integrations with employee identity systems
• Lead the global rollout and adoption of security technology programs such as visitor management, travel security, and risk platforms by driving cross-functional delivery, partner readiness, and operational scalability
• Oversee cameras and surveillance systems globally by defining and maintaining standards for placement, coverage, storage, retention, and compliance, and ensuring consistent deployment and maintenance
• Drive security system integrations and special projects by partnering with IT, CISO, Finance Systems, and People Systems to improve resilience, monitoring, automation, and reporting across the physical security ecosystem