Senior Director, Regional Head of Security (Americas) - Global Corporate Security

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Regional Head of Security, Americas – Global Corporate Security to join our Corporate Security Team. This role is located in New York City
The Regional Head of Security, Americas is responsible for leading corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region, with a focus on safeguarding people, facilities, and assets. This role works closely with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support safe, secure, and resilient workplaces and to ensure effective delivery of security services across the regional footprint.
This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to regional security managers, ensuring consistent execution of security programs and alignment with enterprise objectives. The role is also responsible for oversight of the Global Command Center, including operational effectiveness, coordination, and alignment with regional and enterprise security priorities.
The Regional Head of Security, Americas supports executive protection matters, as appropriate, in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership. In addition, this role drives the standardization of security policies, procedures, and operating practices across the region, while ensuring appropriate adaptation to geographic, regulatory, and business requirements. The role
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Lead corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region.
Provide oversight and leadership to regional security managers.
Partner closely with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support workplace security objectives.
Oversee the Global Command Center and ensure effective operational coordination.
Support executive protection matters in alignment with security and leadership requirements.
Build and maintain strong law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners.
Standardize security policies, procedures, and operating practices across geographic locations.
Ensure regional security programs align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and local business needs.
Foster strong partnerships across internal stakeholders to advance strategic security initiatives.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.15+ years of total work experience, with 5-7 years of management experience, preferred. Prior experience in physical security and/or investigations is preferred.
Requires building and maintaining strong law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners to support security planning, response coordination, and broader risk management efforts.
Demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective partnerships across business, operational, and control functions.
Possess experience in corporate security leadership, regional security operations, and workplace security program management.
ASO qualification is preferred.