Corporate Security Director LATAM

PPG; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Security Director for LATAM to enhance security across its operations. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, managing a high-performing team, and advising leadership on security risks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in physical security risk management and a strong background in law enforcement. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and safety, ensuring the protection of valuable assets while fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. If you are passionate about security and have a track record of effective leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience with law enforcement and security.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement LATAM security strategy and goals.
• Oversee the security operations center for proactive monitoring.
• Advise LATAM leadership on security weaknesses and challenges.

Conocimientos

Crisis Management

Threat Intelligence

Physical Security Risk Management

Executive Protection

Asset Protection

Investigative Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in political science

Certification as CPP, PSP, or CFE

Descripción del empleo

As the Corporate Security Director LATAM, you will help make PPG the best place to work and invest in by developing strategies that provide a secure environment for all our assets (people, products, and property). You will be responsible for PPG’s LATAM security strategy and team and will support companywide activities in cargo security, asset protection, executive protection, crisis management, threat intelligence, and organized crime to lead compliance and continuous improvement. You will promote a culture of asset protection and security awareness, working integrating physical security risk management practices to reduce the risk to the company. You will be the leader on LATAM security matters for our partners including operations, supply chain, human resources, legal, compliance, and the Chief Security Officer. This role is based in Mexico City.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the vision for PPG’s LATAM security program, aligned with Global Security and goals.
• Develop the implementation of near and long-term security strategy and goals according to our goals and culture.
• You will develop a high-performing team of security practitioners to ensure the execution of our security strategy and goals.
• Identify security risks that may affect us and create strategies to reduce and avoid exposure.
• Using knowledge of the security industry, threat intelligence, and trends within the company, develop regional security procedures which align with Global Security strategy to safeguard company associates, products, and property.
• Be an important advisor to the LATAM leadership team to ensure understanding of weaknesses, deficiencies, and challenges within our security programs.
• Develop a security assessment program to detect and resolve vulnerabilities that could lead to safety risks, theft, fraud, or property loss.
• Improve PPG’s cargo theft security program.
• Oversee and responsive investigative program to address criminal activity and misconduct issues. Keep leadership informed of investigative matters.
• Ensure each company facility is compliant with the PPG Crisis Management Program.
• Work with Global Security to develop cost-effective technical security countermeasures at all PPG sites.
• Manage the LATAM security operations center to ensure proactive and accurate monitoring, meaningful intelligence analysis, and swift incident response.
• Coordinate exceptional security services for all major Company and Board events including annual meetings, sales expos, investor events, and other similar-type events.
• Foster connections with multiple law enforcement, intelligence agencies, organizations, and partners to stay informed on trends and practices.
• Build a team to ensure the PPG’s Global Security strategy is performed, including hiring talent, onboarding and coaching. Lead annual talent calibrations.
• Be the PPG LATAM Global Security leader in presenting security programs and updates to senior leadership and other partner groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, criminal justice, information security, business, homeland security, or related field.
• Certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• 10+ years of relevant experience working with law enforcement and governmental agencies.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in physical security risk management with large public company (with a recognizable profile) with previous responsibility for corporate security, executive protection, organized retail crime, intelligence, and investigations required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience working with partners at all levels of the organization to manage projects, improve performance while maintaining long-term strategies.
• Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers.

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on Twitter.