Manager

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Job at NCS Pte Ltd seeks a regional security leader to shape security strategy and governance across APAC, aligning with corporate objectives. You will oversee physical security, risk assessments, and incident investigations to protect critical facilities and people.

The role requires extensive leadership, strong stakeholder management, and travel across offices. Candidates with CPP/CISM/CISSP or comparable certifications are preferred, and a track record in multinational settings is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in security, risk, or a related field.
• Professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, CISM, CISSP, CBCP) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive security management experience across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional security strategies, standards, and procedures aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain security policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, policies, and industry best practices.
• Oversee physical security across offices and facilities, including access control and CCTV.
• Lead security investigations, crisis management, and business continuity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Travel readiness

Security technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Security Management

CPP/PSP/CISM/CISSP/CBCP

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Security management software

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

What You'll Do

Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement regional security strategies, standards, and procedures aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain security policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices.

Physical Security Management

• Oversee physical security operations across offices and critical facilities for all offices.
• Manage access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection systems, visitor management, and security technologies.
• Lead security design reviews for new offices, relocations, and facility upgrades.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Crisis Management & Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Lead regional incident response and coordinate investigations involving security breaches, workplace violence, theft, fraud, and other security-related incidents.
• Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency exercises, drills, and crisis simulations.

Regional Security Operations

• Manage security service providers and guard force operations for all offices.
• Establish security performance metrics and monitor service delivery.
• Ensure effective incident reporting, escalation, and corrective action processes.
• Provide security support for business travel and high-risk operations.

Investigations & Risk Management

• Conduct or oversee internal investigations relating to security incidents and policy violations.
• Monitor geopolitical, crime, and emerging security risks affecting regional operations.
• Provide risk intelligence and security advisories to senior management.
• Develop mitigation strategies for identified threats.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Facilities, People & Culture, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders on security matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies, government authorities, landlords, and external security partners.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees and management.

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage regional security budgets and ensure cost-effective deployment of resources.
• Lead procurement and management of security systems, equipment, and service providers.
• Review vendor performance and negotiate contracts where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional security certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive security management experience, including at least 5 years managing security programs across multiple APAC countries.
• Proven experience in corporate security, facilities security, risk management, crisis management, and investigations.
• Experience managing security operations in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of security regulations, cultural considerations, and operational challenges across APAC markets.
• Experience managing security vendors, contracts, and budgets.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, visitor management, and security technologies.
• Knowledge of business continuity planning and emergency response.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel regional offices as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology, financial services, telecommunications, data centre, or professional services environments.
• Experience in executive protection and travel risk management.
• Familiarity with ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and security risk management frameworks.