Position: Travel Security - Senior Manager
Location: London
About Accenture
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Role Summary
The Travel Security Senior Manager leads the governance, and continuous evolution of Accenture's global Travel Security Program.
This role is responsible for enabling business travel while ensuring a consistent, risk-based approach that strengthens duty of care, supports informed decision-making, and protects Accenture people globally.
As part of the Global Protection & Security organization, the role serves as the global owner of the Travel Security program, establishing standards, governance, and performance measures that support a highly dynamic international business environment. Working closely with Regional Protective Services, Intelligence, Mobility, Legal, HR, Procurement, and business leadership, the Travel Security Senior Manager ensures Travel Security considerations are embedded into business operations and traveller support.
The role acts as the global Center of Excellence for Travel Security, driving program maturity, technology enablement, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with industry standards, including ISO 31030.
Key Competencies
Travel Risk Management Expertise
Global Program Leadership
Strategic Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication & Influence
Risk Assessment & Decision Making
Crisis & Incident Management
Governance & Compliance
Business Enablement
Operational Excellence
Vendor & Partner Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Sound Judgment
Collaboration Across Global Teams
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Governance
Lead the global Travel Security program strategy, governance framework, and operating model.
Establish and maintain global standards, policies, and risk acceptance criteria to ensure consistent application across all regions.
Drive program maturity through continuous improvement, innovation, and alignment with industry best practices, including ISO 31030.
Maintain executive governance forums and provide strategic oversight of Travel Security risk exposure and program effectiveness.
Risk Management & Operational Enablement
Partner with Regional Security and Intelligence teams to ensure evolving geopolitical, security, health, environmental, and infrastructure risks are reflected in travel planning and decision-making.
Review and validate complex and higher-risk travel assessments, ensuring recommendations align with established risk criteria and current operating conditions.
Ensure scalable processes exist for assessing, approving, monitoring, and supporting travel across diverse business environments.
Develop and maintain destination risk classification methodologies…