Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Security Manager to lead our physical security operations team in UAE and KSA. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing global security standards, driving operational excellence, and fostering a safe environment for our employees, contractors, and guests. In addition to operational leadership, this role serves as a critical link in our Global Intelligence network, requiring a candidate who can translate complex regional threats into actionable insights for global stakeholders. This role requires an experienced leader capable of building strong internal and external partnerships and delivering results through collaborative teamwork and sophisticated risk intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals.

• Champion Salesforce values.

Security Operations Management:

• Serve as the Physical Security Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR).

• Oversee the maintenance of critical physical security programs, including access control, guard force staffing, and enterprise risk management policies.

• Implement operations consistent with global security standards and ensure direct enforcement.

• Coordinate effectively and consistently to achieve both long-term and short-term security operations objectives.

• Assist with managing associated contracts, resources, and security vendors.

• Schedule quarterly business reviews, capture metrics, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Global Intelligence Support:

• Prioritize and gather internal requirements through leadership and collaboration with global stakeholders.

• Produce timely briefs and early escalation of company-impacting events to both internal senior leadership and external audiences.

• Lead the effective visual representation of Salesforce's intelligence activities, encompassing layered products, mapping of stakeholders and threat actors, and the creation of infographics.

• Assist in designing and integrating solutions using the Salesforce platform within our global risk and intelligence portfolio.

• Maintain current knowledge of rapidly evolving developments, trends, and technologies relevant to government, academia, and various industries.

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team in GS&S to address product abuse issues and refine related processes.

Emergency Response & Training:

• Lead the execution of the Security Operations emergency response plan.

• Plan, schedule, and lead training sessions, including tabletop exercises and live drills.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Build, update, and refresh security documentation, including site procedures and operations plans.

• Align documentation with existing GS&S security operations standards, policies, and procedures.

Partnership & Threat Mitigation:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal partners (e.g., Real Estate & Workplace Services, Health & Safety, Resilience, Executive leadership).

• Cultivate relationships with federal, state, and local Law Enforcement agencies.

• Mitigate workplace violence through proactive local intelligence collection, policy development, and coordination with internal business partners.

Event Security & Investigations:

• Plan, direct, and drive event security for small to medium-sized in-region/on-campus events.

• Provide support for large, public-facing events in the region as necessary.

• Assist with the investigation of incidents within the assigned AoR.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Overall experience of 5-10 years in security or closely related services in the public (law enforcement or military) or private sector.

• Demonstrated experience leading a successful team with a focus on operations, training, and budgeting.

• Prior experience in a fast-paced corporate environment is required.

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to communicate effectively and provide decisive leadership during high-stress situations.

• Exceptional presentation, writing, research, and analysis skills.

• English/Arabic fluency is required.

• Bachelor's degree required (Criminal Justice or Security Management).

• CPP or CSMP is an added value.

Program Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Salesforce as a leading AI CRM.

• Familiarity with or willingness to become proficient in multiple aspects of a Corporate Security program beyond Operations, including:

• Global Intelligence and Threat Monitoring
• Event Security
• Investigations
• Executive Protection
• Security Systems Technology
• Project Management