Senior Security Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Security Program Manager to oversee security programs and initiatives. The role requires expertise in security management, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have at least 2 years in corporate security and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers an opportunity to shape a comprehensive security strategy across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role within a multi-national corporate security team.
• Experience in program management / Security planning & initiatives.
• Former corporate security / law enforcement / military experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Applied Materials Security & Business Resiliency Program.
• Implementation of Federal Security Programs and managing workplace violence prevention initiatives.
• Budget / results accountability for assigned projects and initiatives.

Skills

Service-oriented approach

Excellent organizational skills

Solid decision-making and judgment

Excellent presentation skills

Engaging communicator

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Role Focus

Program ownership in development, oversight and execution of Security programs and initiatives for Applied Material’s regional security function. This role requires a unique combination of security & crisis management expertise coupled with Strategic oversight, risk mitigation planning, cross-regional alignment and stakeholder engagement experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development of Applied Materials Security & Business Resiliency Program.
• Implementation of Federal Security Programs, guard force services deployment, investigations, events security, emergency preparedness, and managing workplace violence prevention initiatives.
• Budget / results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives.
• Works cross-functionally to develop KPI’s & SLA’s in areas of responsibility.
• Development of security awareness and training programs.
• Other initiatives / projects as needed

Leadership Skills Required

• Security program development
• Must have 100% credibility, objectivity and respect across all parts of the business
• Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures.
• Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate and introduce new ideas
• Understanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures
• Proactive mindset.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and business leaders
• Promote the Security function as subject a matter expert within Applied Materials
• Ability to collaborate with other service functions (GIS, HR, Finance, Legal)

Professional Expertise/ Knowledge

• Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams around Security and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management – preferably in global corporation setting
• Program management in global security domain
• Knowledge of estimating and cost associated with various system applications

Experience

• 2+ years in a similar role within a multi-national corporate security team
• Experience in program management / Security planning & initiatives
• Former corporate security / law enforcement / military experience highly desired

Skills

• Service-oriented approach
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid decision-making and judgment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Engaging communicator with ability to influence the leadership
• Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree in a related field is a plus.

No. of Direct Reports

• 10 or less

Work Location

• Upper Changi