Description
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Head of Security Operations. This is a global role and you will report to the global Head of Trade Compliance & Security, part of the Security leadership team.
You'll be part of an amazing global security team within Hitachi Energy responsible for safeguarding people, assets, operations, and reputation. Security Operations is focused on five global security programs – physical security, project security, travel & event security, critical national infrastructure security, and security analytics. You will oversee and ensure global alignment and quality in relation to these five global security programs across the three regions, driving security team transformation. The team consists of approximately 30 full-time security specialists based in three regions – Americas, Europe, and Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA).
Responsibilities:
1. You'll be responsible for setting and driving security strategy globally.
2. Horizon scanning and risk management in relation to security issues.
3. Drafting, reviewing, maintaining, and overseeing global security regulations, policies, and processes.
4. Overseeing and ensuring global alignment and quality in relation to the five global security programs across the three regions.
5. Managing security tools and data across multiple locations.
6. Automating security processes and activities (digitalization).
7. Setting, overseeing, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
8. Overseeing and controlling the global security budget (budget setting, forecasting, controlling).
9. Overseeing and managing reporting on security issues (to senior management).
10. Managing security-related (internal or external) communications.
11. Managing security-related (internal or external) audits.
12. Collaboration with external security stakeholders.
Background:
1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Security, Risk Management, International Relations, or a closely related subject.
2. Extensive proven experience in managing security operations within a global setting, including government (military, police, or intelligence services), international organizations, or international companies.
3. Specialized in physical security, project security, travel & event security, critical national infrastructure security, and/or security analytics.
4. Demonstrable strategic and leadership skills.
5. Exceptional managerial skills.
6. Strong analytical skills.
7. Experience in leading transformational projects.
8. Knowledge of security tools and data sources.
9. Willing and able to travel (20%).
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