Control Risks is seeking a Senior Regional Security Manager to direct the security function for our client's Asia Pacific (APAC) operations. Our client is a leading multinational operating in the consumer goods sector and has a significant presence across the region, including Greater China, Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, India, and Southeast Asia. This role will be responsible for engagement with business leaders and aligning global security programs with regional needs and expectations. This senior role will report to the Director, Global Security, be part of the Leadership Team, and have a Security Manager for Indonesia as a direct report.
Responsibilities:
- Perform risk and threat assessments to develop Site Security Plans, and update the client's security posture to protect its people, facilities, and business in collaboration with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies that mitigate security risks and align with corporate strategy, and industry best practices.
- Perform security audits to check the health of the program and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Conduct security investigations by leading internal and external resources, support compliance investigations with security expertise, and lead the Threat Management Team's cross-functional efforts in dimensioning and mitigating significant workplace violence threats and incidents.
- Oversee the implementation of security standards, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effective solutions.
- Develop and guide the activities of Security Champions and Security Suppliers to ensure effective security coverage across all facilities within the region, compliance with the Physical Security Standard, and collaborate with Plant Managers, Business Segment Leaders, and Stakeholders to develop improvement roadmaps.
- Collaborate with the Program Owner, Leadership Team and key stakeholders in driving implementation and improvements for the Physical Security Program (Systems, Security Guard Force and Global Security Operations Center).
- Maintain cutting-edge subject matter expertise in security management, technology and trends in the industry and region.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with high-level law enforcement, intelligence, and private sector counterparts.
- Brief senior executives on status of security incidents and serve on business segment level committees and working groups.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or international equivalent in a relevant area of study
- 10+ years of experience with a major law enforcement, intelligence agency or corporate security in managing security programs and proven cross functional collaboration
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence leadership across all levels of the Global Security, business, and cross-functional organizations
- Demonstrated strengths in these areas: build trust, engage and understand business objectives and risk tolerance, and effectively integrate risk mitigation strategies into enterprise closely coordinated with business objectives
- Lead and mentor security professionals, fostering a culture of care, respect, continuous improvement, and professional development
- Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship
- 15-30% travel
