Security Manager – EMEA Region

About the role

This hybrid position provides regional leadership for Global Security across the EMEA region, ensuring the safety and security of people, assets, facilities, and operations. The role partners closely with site leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders to implement security strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Global Security strategy across EMEA, aligned with enterprise standards and regional risk profiles.
• Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks to employees, facilities, assets, and operations.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, and crisis response, coordinating with local authorities and emergency services.
• Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR, Legal, and Business leaders to integrate security into site operations and projects.
• Manage third‑party security vendors and service providers, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies, regulatory requirements, and regional laws.
• Provide security guidance for executive protection, travel risk management, and special events.
• Analyze security trends and incidents to drive continuous improvement and proactive risk reduction.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field (required); Master’s degree preferred.
• 6‑8 years of progressive experience in corporate, regional, or enterprise security management with multi‑country responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, risk assessments, and incident response in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of security regulations, standards, and best practices applicable across EMEA.
• Proven vendor and contract management experience.
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages (German or French) preferred.
• Limited travel up to ~30% international within EMEA.

Required skills

• Security certifications such as CPP, PSP (preferred).