Location:

(HE)Remote_Birmingham

Job ID:

R0064359

Date Posted:

2024-11-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

General Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Head of Security Operations this is a global role and you will report to the global Head of Trade Compliance & Security, part of the Security leadership team.

You'll be part of an amazing global security team within Hitachi Energy responsible for safeguarding people, assets, operations and reputation Security Operations is focused around five global security programs – physical security, project security, travel & event security, critical national infrastructure security and security analytics. Overseeing and ensuring global alignment and quality in relation to the five global security programs across the three regions driving security team transformation. The team consists of approximately 30 full-time security specialists based in three regions – Americas, Europe and Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA).

Responsibilities:

• You'll be responsible for setting and driving security strategy globally

• Horizon scanning and risk management in relation to security issues

• Drafting, reviewing, maintaining and overseeing global security regulations, policies and processes

• Overseeing and ensuring global alignment and quality in relation to the five global security programs across the three regions

• Managing security tools and data across multiple locations

• Automating security processes and activities (digitalization)

• Setting, overseeing and reporting on Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) Overseeing and controlling the global security budget (budget setting, forecasting, controlling)

• Overseeing and managing reporting on security issues (to senior management)

• Managing security related (internal or external) communications

• Managing security related (internal or external) audits

• Collaboration with external security stakeholders

Background:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Security, Risk Management, International Relations or closely related subject.

• Extensive proven experience in managing security operations in within a global setting, within government (military, police or intelligence services), international organization, or an international company.

• Be specialized in physical security, project security, travel & event security, critical national infrastructure security and/or security analytics.

• Have demonstratable strategic and leadership skills.

• Have exceptional managerial skills.

• Have strong analytical skills.

• Have experience in leading transformational projects.

• Have knowledge of security tools and data sources.

• Be willing and able to travel (20%)