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At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world we live in and the future we strive to create. Our Global Security team protects Microsoft, its people, and assets in more than 190 countries. We are looking to hire a Regional Director for the EMEA region to join our Global Security team! In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Global Security EMEA team while also providing guidance and insights to Microsoft and leadership, analyzing data, and identifying strategic opportunities. This is a senior position in the Global Security organization and has responsibility in the Microsoft EMEA Region. This role will be pivotal in supporting the Chief Security Officer. The team consists of Physical Security services, Security Risk Management, Life Safety Risk Management, Security Risk Advisory, Campus and On-Site Security, Security Incident Response, Public-Private Partnership Management, Investigations, and Background Screening. In addition, you will partner with teams across the larger parent organization to influence and manage key strategic initiatives. The position is for someone who has a proven track record of executive leadership skills, strong team leadership, effective communication, innovative thinking, achieving results, a history of using technology to drive ideas, and strategic decision making.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the head of security for the EMEA region
Responsible for creating, implementing, and leading key security operations, investigations, threat of violence, and background screening services for the Microsoft Corporation
Also, lead a team of Regional Security Managers for all physical security operations in EMEA
Cultivate excellent relationships with internal business partners such as Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, and Risk along with regulatory agencies and local law enforcement to ensure the sharing of information, as well as their awareness, trust, and support
Act as a lead point-of-contact with law enforcement in security operations, investigations and threat management issues affecting the corporation
Direct and oversee physical security operations, background screening, investigations, documentation, case management, reporting, and resolutions
Lead and manage cross-functional Microsoft physical security operations and investigative personnel in the detection, investigation, and remediation of security incidents
Investigations may include workplace violence, background screening, proprietary information losses, company policy violations, and other criminal or conduct-related acts
Recruit, select, train and coach Global Security subject matter experts in the areas of operations and investigations, who consistently reinforce excellence in physical security operations based on Microsoft policies
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to manage labor costs while maintaining outstanding security investigation services
Plan and manage the annual budget and allocate resources
Manage security suppliers in operational support capacities to ensure mission objectives are being met, including quality of service, delivery, pricing, reporting, and customer satisfaction
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with executive teams and public and private sector partners as part of Global Security's overall strategic plan
Requirements:
BS/BA degree required
Or equivalent industry experience
Extensive work experience that includes executive level leadership in corporate security, and/or public safety with a track record of driving business outcomes
Demonstrable people and team leadership capacity with similar function and scope
ability to build self-directed teams, influence and drive change across functions and private-public partnerships
Must complete and pass a background check
Ability to travel as required
Nice to have:
Operational thinker and problem solver with demonstrable analytical and reporting skills
Proven communication abilities to drive and maintain credibility, generate trust, and form alliances with internal and external stakeholders and partners
Experience working with Intelligence and protective teams
Experience with Public/Private Partnerships
Understanding current and emerging risks facing corporate leaders, high profile personalities, and the technology industry, including current and emerging digital innovations and trends
Exceptional executive communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to transfer knowledge and inspire a growth mindset
Broad understanding of the physical security and protective industry
Knowledge of and ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office suite of products
Knowledge of physical security technologies, software, systems, integration, and the cloud