Senior Manager, Regional Security Technology & Operations, Asia Pacific

Edp Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, Regional Security Technology & Operations to lead the development of APAC security infrastructure and programmes. This regional role focuses on planning, delivering and optimising enterprise security technology projects while ensuring alignment with Global Security standards and local business needs.

You will oversee security operations, incident response, risk management and partnerships with IT, facilities and external vendors across Asia Pacific.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate security or security operations.
• Experience managing security projects across multiple locations.
• Experience with physical security technologies (access control, video surveillance, IDS).
• Experience managing vendors and third-party providers.
• Strong stakeholder management across functions and cultures.
• Strong PM, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive level presentations.
• Security qualifications preferred, but relevant experience considered.
• Experience delivering regional or multinational security technology programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead security technology projects from concept to handover.
• Develop security requirements for facilities and major projects.
• Review designs and specs for compliance with Global Security standards.
• Support lifecycle management and cost optimisation of security tech.
• Coordinate with IT, Facilities and stakeholders to integrate security tech.
• Manage external consultants and vendors to deliver on time and budget.
• Provide regional oversight of security operations and incident response.
• Coordinate response to security incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Security leadership

Regional security programs

Physical security tech

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Executive communication

Security qualifications preferred

Tools

Access control systems

Video surveillance systems

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

About EDP

EDP is a security and life safety consultancy business with operations in EMEA and APAC. We specialise in the delivery of embedded services to our clients via the deployment of expert security personnel in long term partnerships. Our client on this occasion is a rapidly growing global manufacturer and supplier of medical services equipment and we are looking for an experienced security leader to head up the development of APAC regional security infrastructure as the company grows.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Regional Security Technology & Operations to support the continued development and delivery of security programmes across the Asia Pacific region. This newly established role will serve as the regional lead for security technology initiatives and operational security support. A primary focus will be the planning, delivery and optimisation of enterprise security technology projects, ensuring systems are designed, implemented and maintained in accordance with Global Security standards whilst meeting local business requirements. Working closely with various internal and external stakeholders, the role will deliver practical, scalable and commercially effective security solutions. In addition to technology programme delivery, the role will provide regional oversight of security operations, incident management, investigations, risk management and emergency response activities throughout Asia Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security technology projects across Asia Pacific from concept development through implementation, commissioning and operational handover.
• Develop and maintain technical security requirements for new facilities, acquisitions, business expansions and major capital projects.
• Review security system designs, technical specifications and project documentation to ensure compliance with Global Security standards and operational requirements.
• Support lifecycle management, optimisation and continuous improvement of physical security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and related infrastructure.
• Partner with Information Technology, Facilities and business stakeholders to ensure security technologies are integrated, supported and maintained effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve security effectiveness, operational efficiency and cost optimisation through standardisation, technology enhancement and process improvement.
• Manage external consultants, security integrators and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and at competitive market rates.
• Review, design and implement appropriate security controls in accordance with Global Security standards, local regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Provide operational oversight and support across the region, ensuring consistent application of security protocols, procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and support the response to security incidents, investigations, emergencies and business disruptions, including documentation, reporting and follow-up actions.

About You

• 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, security operations, security technology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing security projects, programmes or operational initiatives across multiple locations and countries.
• Experience working with physical security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection systems or similar platforms.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors and third-party service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and cultures.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and executive-level presentations.
• Professional security qualifications are preferred; however, candidates without formal qualifications will be considered where they can demonstrate relevant experience, capability and a proven track record of delivery.
• Experience delivering regional or multinational security technology programmes.
• Experience supporting security elements of construction, fit-out, acquisition or business expansion projects.

Success Measures

• Delivery of regional security technology projects in accordance with approved scope, budget and schedule
• Improved alignment of security technologies and practices with Global Security standards.
• Reduction of identified security risks through sustainable and proportionate security controls.
• Effective management of security vendors and service providers, including cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Positive stakeholder feedback from business leaders, support functions and site operations.
• Improved visibility of regional security risks, activities and performance through reporting and metrics.