Security Manager
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteFrankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Job Summary
Lead EMEA security operations across sites, overseeing a hybrid workforce of internal staff and contracted providers to ensure consistent service delivery. Drive workforce planning for recruiting, scheduling, and performance appraisals while tracking KPIs and SLAs to measure program effectiveness. Own the regional security strategy and roadmap, aligning global initiatives with business priorities, and serve as the primary escalation point for security concerns across EMEA sites. Lead the development and review of security policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures, and partner with the Technical Security team to assess surveillance infrastructure and access control systems. Manage security budgets, headcount, and strategic projects to deliver programs on time and within budget, responding to emergencies and critical security events as needed. Collaborate with HR, Legal, Facilities, and Operations to ensure compliance and develop executive-level communications that translate security data into actionable business insights.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Corporate Security management experience
- at least 10 years in the Security field in total
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Deep expertise in physical security disciplines: access control systems, CCTV and video management, intrusion detection, guest management, key control, and fire life-safety systems
- Proven track record of developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and training programs that meet or exceed industry standards
- Hands-on experience leading incident investigations, conducting security assessments, and managing complex security projects from concept through execution
- Strong command of security risk assessment methodologies and the ability to translate risk into practical, cost-effective mitigation strategies
- Influential, inspirational leader who can drive change, build consensus, and motivate teams through ambiguity and organizational growth
- Strategic thinker with the discipline to execute operationally; equally comfortable presenting to the C-suite and working alongside frontline security staff
- Data-driven decision-maker who uses metrics, audits, and threat intelligence to guide program development and continuous improvement
- Superior organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites without losing attention to detail
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex security concepts for non-security audiences
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
- Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the EU
Desired Qualifications
- Additional certifications preferred: ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Experience preferred: Travel Safety, Crisis Management, Executive Protection and Business Continuity
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