Security Manager, Mainland China

Job ID 10156730 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jul. 23, 2026

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Job Summary:

Job Purpose

The Security Manager for Mainland China is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across all Global Security functions within the region. The role oversees risk assessment, threat monitoring, crisis and incident management, investigations, event and production security, asset protection, security technology coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Operating with minimal supervision, the Security Manager ensures the protection of TWDC employees, facilities, intellectual property, and business operations through proactive security planning and effective incident response. This position is a part of Greater China Security team, collaborates closely with APAC Global Security teams, business units, third‑party vendors, and government entities to ensure consistent and high‑quality security delivery across Mainland China.

Key Responsibilities

Security Leadership, Risk & Crisis Management

Lead regional risk identification, threat assessments, and mitigation planning across Mainland China.
Develop and maintain site‑specific Incident Management (IM) and Emergency Response (ER) plans, ensuring alignment with APAC crisis protocols.
Coordinate emergency preparedness exercises with APAC Risk & Crisis Response teams.
Monitor business intelligence and local security developments, advising leaders on recommended adjustments to security posture.

Operational Security & Business Assurance

Oversee all daily security operations for TWDC offices in Mainland China.
Implement physical security standards, access control policies, and protection measures for TWDC assets and intellectual property.
Manage the Business Assurance (BA) program, ensuring remediation of control weaknesses.
Support deployment of security technologies and systems in partnership with APAC Technical Security.

Event, Production & Content Security

Lead security planning and execution for high‑profile events, media productions, talent visits, and corporate initiatives.
Provide risk assessments and security advisories for TWDC production and content operations.
Implement anti‑piracy and content protection protocols, in line with APAC and global standards.

Investigations & Intelligence Coordination

Conduct and lead investigations into security‑related incidents, misconduct, loss, or operational risks across Mainland China.
Maintain networks for intelligence gathering and collaborate with law enforcement and private sector partners.
Produce regular reporting on incident trends, investigative outcomes, and emerging threats.

Stakeholder Management & External Engagement

Build strong partnerships with local business leaders, country leadership teams, Corporate Operations & Real Estate (CORE), HR, Legal, Finance, and Production groups.
Serve as the primary security advisor and point of contact to all Mainland China business units.
Maintain active relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and industry counterparts to support TWDC security operations.

Vendor Management, Budgeting & Reporting

Manage regional security vendors and ensure service quality meets contractual KPIs and SLAs.
Support annual budgeting processes and provide monthly metrics, program updates, and status reports to APAC Security Leadership.
Recommend enhancements to vendor performance, technologies, and operational processes.

Training, Awareness & Culture Building

Develop and deliver security awareness training, travel briefings, and IM/ER preparedness sessions.
Promote a collaborative and continuous improvement–driven security culture across Mainland China teams.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 7–10 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, risk management, and/or related fields, with exposure to multinational environments.
Experience in physical security, crisis management, investigations, business intelligence, and stakeholder engagement is strongly preferred.
Experience in managing security operations for large‑scale events within the entertainment industry.
Experience supporting senior executives and coordinating with government agencies.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong analytical and strategic planning skills for risk assessment and mitigation.
Proven ability to lead operations independently and deliver results in complex environments.
Good written and verbal communication in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and SLA/KPI performance.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage sensitive/confidential matters.
Familiarity with production, content, or media security is an advantage.

Certifications (Preferred)

CPP, PSP, CFE, CISSP, or similar industry credentials.
First aid, emergency management, or safety certifications advantageous.

Others:

Ability to travel within the APAC region as needed.
Willingness to support incidents and urgent matters outside normal working hours.
High ethical standards, strong integrity, and commitment to TWDC values.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Hong Kong) Ltd., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status, or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. This policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, flexible work arrangements, time-off programs, medical benefits plan, theme park admission and more.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.

WELLNESS SPENDING ACCOUNT
We offer on-site fitness classes in addition to a variety of health and wellness programs and seminars.
PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES
Vacation and sick leave are available for full time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position, and hours worked.
DISNEY PARK ADMISSIONS
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
DISNEY CHINA-PROVIDED MEDICAL & RISK INSURED BENEFIT PLAN
Affordable Health Insurance options, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be available for full time employees.
DISNEY EXPERIENCES & DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations.

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