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Sr. Workplace Security Manager

Sr. Workplace Security Manager

OpenTextINDIA
30+ days ago
Job description

OPENTEXT

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

THE OPPORTUNITY :

We are looking for a Security and Risk Professional with international experience to join a dynamic team committed to protecting the safety of our employees around the world.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Security & Safety based in our head office in Canada, and working cross functionally with senior security program leads, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational expertise to help develop several of our physical security program initiatives designed to help create a safe and secure workplace for our employees, operations, and activities throughout India. The position will contribute strongly to the strategy and management of the overall global physical security remit with a focus on physical security systems and implementation.

You will have a deep passion and understanding of physical security and be a subject matter expert with significant knowledge and global experience in physical security technology, enterprise access control systems, operational excellence, performance metrics, and GSOC implementation and delivery.

This position will be based within travel distance of our Hyderabad or Bangalore offices.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

  • Work cross-functionally to develop and lead the strategy for physical security design and integration for OpenText offices in India.
  • Coordinate with the Global Real Estate and Facilities team on the design and implementation of physical and technical security installations across the India real estate portfolio.
  • Ensure deployment of uniform systems, effectively manage expense budget, and provide regional oversight for hardware and fixed asset deployment.
  • Develop and direct systems lifecycle management programs to minimize maintenance cost and ensure efficient use of capital resources.
  • Serve as the data center expert on physical security and advise on data center security applications and operations.
  • Function as the subject matter expert for risk and compliance with oversight of regional requirement for India security audits.
  • Oversee global third-party security guard services contracts and vendor management for the region.
  • Assist in the development and execution of all physical security services, programs, and initiatives across the region.
  • Lead risk assessments and recommend operational and physical mitigation measures for any OpenText office in the region with the need to travel occasionally to visit those offices.
  • Lead security incident response and assist stakeholders as needed across OpenText India offices, and function as the security leader in the event of a regional emergency or disaster in support of the OpenText Business Continuity Program.
  • Assist with the implementation of employee safety programs that aid in the prevention of threats and violence in the workplace and support our incident response.
  • Support regional physical security investigations, in conjunction with regional HR, Legal, and Compliance.
  • Liaising with Health and Safety counterparts to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Collaborate in the development of new security and safety programs and assist in the deployment of these programs globally, including the development and maintenance of program policies, processes, training, and awareness.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

  • High degree of knowledge with various aspects of global physical security risk programs, including security systems technology, security incident management, GSOC operations, workplace violence prevention and threat assessment, project management, and business continuity.
  • Expert knowledge of security systems including video monitoring, access controls and incident management.
  • Strong business acumen with experience in physical security program development and implementation, security governance and risk methodology, employee security awareness training.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the management and implementation of security and risk activities at a strategic and operational level, ensuring activities are globally aligned.
  • Outstanding relationship management skills and the motivation to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
  • Eagerness to implement ongoing change to improve the global security and safety operational framework.
  • Understanding of health and safety initiatives and how they relate to global security and risk programs.
  • Ability to exercise professional judgement in situations for which there are no established criteria to problem solve.
  • You will need to be independent and self-directed and be comfortable and effective working on a virtual team within a matrix reporting relationship.
  • Flexibility in work schedule / ability to respond to after-hour or extended events globally.
  • 10 years of related work experience in a similar role with regional and or international experience, preferably within a global technology organization.
  • 2 years working at a program leadership level.
  • Bachelors degree / diploma / certificate in security management, risk, business, or related field, or equivalent related professional experience.
  • Professional certifications related to the global impact of the role such as CPP, CFE, CISM, PSP would be nice but not required.
  • Ability to travel regionally and internationally.

    • OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

    If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com . Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

    Locations - Hyderabad, TG, IN

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