Security Manager EMEA - Mobility

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead physical security operations across one of our global regions: Americas, EMEA, or APAC. This role is responsible for protecting employees, facilities, and assets while ensuring security programs align with business objectives, regional risk profiles, and global standards.

The Security Manager serves as a trusted partner to business leaders, Facilities, HR, Legal, and IT teams, and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, resilient, and secure work environment across diverse geographies.

This position requires strong operational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast‑changing environments.

This role requires 4 to 5 days work from our office in Centreville/Reston.

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Key Objectives

• Develop and execute regional security strategies aligned with global security and risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks to people, facilities, and operations.
• Lead and manage regional security teams and vendors, ensuring consistent performance and compliance.
• Ensure a high level of incident preparedness, emergency response, and crisis management.
• Promote a strong culture of security awareness and safety across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Operations

• Implement and maintain regional security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with global requirements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day physical security operations across offices, sites, and facilities within the assigned region.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify vulnerabilities and drive improvements.
• Manage physical security systems including access control, CCTV, alarms, monitoring platforms, and guard services.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and regional security requirements.

Incident Management & Emergency Response

• Lead investigations into security incidents, breaches, theft, workplace violence, or policy violations.
• Develop, maintain, and test emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans.
• Act as a regional escalation point during critical incidents and emergencies.
• Coordinate response efforts with internal stakeholders and external emergency services.

Leadership & Vendor Management

• Recruit, train, and manage regional security personnel and contracted guard forces.
• Set clear expectations, performance metrics, and accountability for teams and vendors.
• Manage relationships with security service providers, integrators, and consultants.
• Ensure cost‑effective delivery of security services without compromising standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Facilities, HR, Legal, IT, and Workplace teams to integrate security into business operations.
• Support new site openings, office relocations, and workplace design projects.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams on converged security initiatives where applicable.
• Build strong relationships with law enforcement, emergency responders, and local authorities.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver security awareness training and communication programs for employees.
• Promote a proactive, risk‑aware security culture across the region.
• Stay current on emerging threats, geopolitical risks, regulatory changes, and security technologies.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve program maturity and effectiveness.

Regional Scope & Focus (Selected at Application)

EMEA

• Focus on operating in highly regulated and geopolitically diverse environments.
• Emphasis on regulatory compliance, duty of care, and cross‑border coordination.
• Experience working across Europe, Middle East, and/or Africa strongly preferred.

Americas

• Focus on multi‑site operations across North, Central, and South America.
• Emphasis on workplace violence prevention, incident response, and vendor‑managed guard services.
• Regular coordination with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

APAC

• Focus on diverse risk environments, rapid growth, and operational scalability.
• Emphasis on vendor management across multiple countries and cultures.
• Experience supporting expansion, greenfield sites, or emerging markets preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or related roles.
• Experience managing multi‑site or regional security operations.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, incident management, and investigations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures at scale.
• Demonstrated leadership and people‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Willingness to travel regionally and respond during emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CSM, or equivalent.
• Experience with emergency management, crisis response, and business continuity planning.
• Familiarity with global regulatory environments and regional security risks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and physical‑cyber convergence.
• Experience supporting executive travel, special events, or elevated‑risk operations.