The Senior Director, Corporate Security oversees and helps implement the company's global crisis management and security risk management strategies and associated programs, with a particular focus on the Americas. This position also serves as the corporate security focal point in that region. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Security Officer ("CSO"). Colleagues with security responsibilities in the Americas will have functional reporting arrangements to the Senior Director.
What You Can Offer Us (Job Responsibilities)
Provide subject matter expertise and internal security consulting services, primarily in the Americas.
Act as a trusted advisor to country and regional CEOs on security, crisis management, business integrity, and other matters.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with external entities relevant to corporate security, such as government and law enforcement agencies, industry bodies, regulatory agencies, and private sector counterparts.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of policies, standards, guidelines, processes, procedures, and plans that govern and manage security. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and colleagues to enforce compliance with policies and standards and help ensure consistent application of security practices.
Implement and oversee key security programs to protect critical assets, which may include journey risk management, executive protection and travel security, crisis management and response, workplace violence prevention, investigations, threat analyses, security trainings and awareness, and event security.
Collect, process, and analyze relevant threat intelligence.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of security events.
Help provide security and crisis management training to employees.
Review and assess security functions in different regions.
Support internal investigations.
Establish and manage a budget and associated resources.
Support other regions, as required by the CSO.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications, Experience and Education)
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.
A minimum of 8 years' related professional experience. At least 2 years private sector experience preferred.
Fluency in English and a good working knowledge of both Spanish and Portuguese required. Working knowledge of at least one other language spoken in countries where American Tower operates preferred.
Ability to set and execute strategic objectives while also managing and supporting tactical and operational solutions.
Experience living and/or working extensively in Latin American countries.
Able to travel domestically and internationally at short notice.
Willingness to work outside of regular office hours, and in complex and/or hostile environments, when required.
Strong organization, administration, and numeracy skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Tactful, with strong presentation, customer service, and communication skills.
High-level critical thinking and analytical skills, leadership experience, and exceptional relationship management competencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with all organization levels (including senior executive briefings) on security initiatives, projects, decisions, and information.