Enterprise Security Manager - Crisis and Resilience

Umicore; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive work culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Umicore in Brussels is seeking an Enterprise Security Manager focused on crisis and resilience. This role involves leading the design of crisis management frameworks and analyzing security-related information. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in crisis management and a Master’s degree in a relevant field.

The position offers a competitive salary, inclusive work culture, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in crisis management or related field.
• Proven capability in intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Dutch, or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a global crisis management framework.
• Drive intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Monitor and interpret relevant regulatory and legal developments.
• Design and deliver crisis and resilience training programs.

Skills

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in risk, security, or resilience

ISO 31000 certification

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

We are currently looking for an Enterprise Security Manager – Crisis and Resilience to join our headquarters in Brussels. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, this role focuses on crisis and resilience, serving as the project manager for security‑related initiatives across multiple sites to enhance operational excellence, promote a security mindset throughout the organization, and create awareness via the security community as an expert in security legislation across regions and countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a global crisis management framework aligned with key security risks, ensuring business continuity and organizational resilience.
• Drive intelligence gathering and analysis by synthesizing geopolitical and security information from internal and external sources, translating insights into actionable briefings for senior leadership and security stakeholders.
• Collect and consolidate existing crisis management practices across sites and functions to establish a harmonized baseline.
• Define risk scope, assess potential impacts, and prioritize mitigation actions based on business criticality and evolving geopolitical context.
• Establish and maintain crisis management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks aligned with enterprise standards.
• Prepare structured reporting and updates on crisis preparedness and resilience posture for the Security Committee.
• Monitor and interpret relevant regulatory and legal developments, translating them into practical guidance for business stakeholders.
• Raise awareness of compliance requirements and emerging risks across the organization.
• Design and deliver crisis and resilience training programs, including workshops, seminars, and best practice sharing.
• Support and implement a train‑the‑trainer approach to strengthen internal crisis response capabilities.
• Evaluate organizational readiness through maturity assessments, tabletop exercises, and real‑life crisis simulations at site level.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional crisis and resilience improvement projects across multiple sites and business units.
• Act as key security contact for designated sites, ensuring alignment and supporting local crisis preparedness initiatives.
• Provide ongoing operational and administrative support to crisis and security activities, maintaining continuity and knowledge backup.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in crisis management, resilience, security, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in a risk, security, or resilience‑related discipline, with additional certification such as ISO 31000.
• Proven capability in intelligence gathering, analysis, and synthesis of complex information from multiple sources.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into clear, structured reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, preparedness, and resilience frameworks.
• Exposure to a high‑tech or industrial manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); good knowledge of French, Dutch, German, or other languages is a plus.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Convincing communicator with excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external networks across regions and cultures.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and translate strategy into practical actions.
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Cost‑aware, balancing risk mitigation needs with operational and financial considerations.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Delivers expert work in security with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.
• Owns complex tasks in risk analysis, security operations management, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.
• Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
• Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
• Mentors less experienced colleagues, reviewing deliverables and elevating team standards.
• Coordinates cross‑functional adoption of discipline‑specific enhancements ensuring consistent application and measurable performance gains.
• Leads, develops and executes several security or privacy domains on a global scale or a regional (multi‑country) responsibility on security.

What We Can Offer

We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As a world‑leading organization, we reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. We strive to create a collaborative environment in which everyone can succeed, share ideas, develop expertise, and advance their careers.