Senior Regional Security Manager, APAC

KIMBERLY-CLARK SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking a Senior Regional Security Manager to oversee security operations across the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in security management and possesses strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. This role includes developing security strategies and managing a team, ensuring the safety and compliance of all facilities. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing security programs.
• Experience with law enforcement or corporate security.
• Ability to influence leadership at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct security function for APAC.
• Perform risk and threat assessments.
• Develop comprehensive security strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Risk mitigation strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Building trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Professional certifications (CPP, CFE)

Job description

Senior Regional Security Manager, APAC

Job Description

This Senior Regional Security Manager will direct the security function for Asia Pacific (APAC) in support of the International Personal Care (IPC), and Enterprise Markets operating segments, which includes Accountable Business Units in Greater China, Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, India, and Southeast Asia. This role will be responsible for engagement with IPC business leaders and aligning global security programs with regional needs and expectations.

This senior role will report to the Director, Global Security, and be part of the Leadership Team. In addition, this role will have our Security Manager for Indonesia as a direct report. This role will work closely with Plant Managers, Business and Functional Leaders.

In this role, you will:

• Perform risk and threat assessments to develop Site Security Plans, and update our security posture to protect our people, facilities, and business in collaboration with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies that mitigate security risks and align with our Powering Care strategy, and industry best practices.
• Perform security audits to check the health of the program and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Conduct security investigations by leading internal and external resources, support compliance investigations with security expertise, and lead the Threat Management Team’s cross‑functional efforts in dimensioning and mitigating significant workplace violence threats and incidents.
• Oversee the implementation of security standards, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost‑effective solutions.
• Develop and guide the activities of Security Champions and Security Suppliers to ensure effective security coverage across all facilities within the region, compliance with the Physical Security Standard, and collaborate with Plant Managers, Business Segment Leaders, and Stakeholders to develop improvement roadmaps.
• Collaborate with the Program Owner, Leadership Team and key stakeholders in driving implementation and improvements for the Physical Security Program (Systems, Security Guard Force and Global Security Operations Center).
• Maintain cutting‑edge subject matter expertise in security management, technology and trends in the industry and region.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with high‑level law enforcement, intelligence, and private sector counterparts.
• Brief senior executives on status of security incidents and serve on business segment level committees and working groups.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we are constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you will experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. You will focus on winning with our people by putting security, safety, and a respectful workplace at the center.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or international equivalent in a relevant area of study. Master’s degree or international equivalent in a relevant area of study a plus.
• 10+ of experience with a major law enforcement, intelligence agency or corporate security in managing security programs and proven cross functional collaboration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence leadership across all levels of the Global Security, business, and cross‑functional organizations.
• Demonstrated strengths in these areas: build trust, engage and understand business objectives and risk tolerance, and effectively integrate risk mitigation strategies into enterprise closely coordinated with business objectives.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining a strong culture of compliance and have a proven track record of operating with the highest ethical standards.
• Lead and mentor security professionals, fostering a culture of care, respect, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CFE, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• 15-30% travel.

Primary Location: Singapore UE Square

Additional Locations:

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time