Security Manager

Inchcape; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Inchcape, a leading global automotive distributor, seeks an experienced Market Security Manager to lead security operations across the Philippines. The role combines threat intelligence, risk management, and crisis response to safeguard people, assets, and operations.

The successful candidate will develop security strategies, oversee physical security systems, and ensure regulatory compliance while working with cross-functional teams to address evolving security threats and incidents.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a Country Security Manager or market security leadership role.
• Established network across government, law enforcement, and private security.
• Proven experience managing physical security systems and employee safety programs.
• Strong background in risk management, emergency preparedness, incident response, and facility security operations.
• Experience providing travel security advice, conducting briefings, and managing crisis responses.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and engage cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential security risks and develop contingency and mitigation plans.
• Partner with business leaders to implement security policies across sites, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Operations on security requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement, government security agencies and providers.
• Utilize threat intelligence to identify and assess emerging risks.
• Conduct local and market-wide security threat and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations, standards, and legal requirements.
• Oversee protection of assets, offices, warehouses, and facilities.
• Develop and implement security risk assessments, SOPs, and emergency protocols.
• Communicate security updates and best practices across the organization.
• Provide travel security advice and crisis response for business operations.
• Manage installation and effectiveness of CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Lead security planning for corporate events and customer activities.
• Establish journey management for employee travel and engagements.
• Design and deliver security awareness programs.

Skills

Security leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Crisis management

Incident response

Travel security

Communication

Decision making

Education

Industry-related certification (preferred)

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarm systems

Job description

Security Manager

Company: Inchcape
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Philippines

Job Description - Security Manager

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 20,000 talented people foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, championing a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, dedicated to shaping a successful and sustainable future for the industry.

Here, you will unlock your full potential with career opportunities and learning experiences. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, ground-breaking innovation, and forward-thinking colleagues. If you are highly driven with a can-do attitude, and you bring out the best in yourself and others, then join us to power new futures.

About the Role

IC Automotive Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Market Security Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of security operations across the market. This leadership role combines geopolitical awareness, threat intelligence, risk management, crisis response, and operational security to safeguard our people, assets, facilities, and business operations.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing security strategies, managing security risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening our ability to prevent, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Security Planning

• Assess potential security risks and threats and develop effective contingency and mitigation plans.
• Partner with business leaders to implement security policies across all IC Automotive sites, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, and Operations to address security requirements and concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement agencies, government security organizations, and key security service providers.
• Utilize threat intelligence resources and maintain a strong network of security professionals to identify, monitor, and assess emerging risks.
• Conduct regular local and market-wide security threat and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security regulations, standards, and legal requirements.

Security Operations

• Oversee and ensure the protection of physical assets, office locations, warehouses, and other facilities.
• Lead the development and implementation of security risk assessments, physical security plans, operating procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Communicate security updates, procedures, and best practices effectively across the organization.
• Provide expert advice regarding political, social, and security developments that may impact business operations.
• Manage the installation, maintenance, and effectiveness of security technologies, including CCTV, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Lead security planning and risk mitigation for corporate events and customer-facing activities.
• Establish and manage a journey management framework supporting employee travel and customer engagement activities.

Training & Awareness

• Design and deliver security awareness programs covering risk mitigation, emergency response, conflict management, and security procedures.
• Partner with site leaders and managers to strengthen security ownership and support proactive risk management.
• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

Crisis Management, Incident Response & Investigations

• Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Support leadership in travel risk management decisions and assist employees during security-related emergencies.
• Coordinate with local authorities, emergency responders, and external security agencies during incidents and crisis situations.
• Conduct investigations and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Country Security Manager, Market Security Manager, or similar corporate security leadership role.
• Established network of security contacts across government, law enforcement, and private‑sector security organizations.
• Proven experience managing physical security systems and employee safety programs.
• Strong background in risk management, emergency preparedness, incident response, and facility security operations.
• Experience providing travel security advice, conducting security briefings, and managing responses to crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to assess risks quickly and respond effectively to complex security situations.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and professional judgment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Willingness to travel within the country, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Why Join IC Automotive Inc.?

At IC Automotive Inc., we are committed to protecting our people, customers, assets, and reputation. As our Market Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape and lead security strategies that support business growth while ensuring a safe and secure working environment across the organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.