Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

You are someone who leads by example and fosters an open work environment where cross-collaboration, inclusiveness, and diversity are valued.
You love to invest in the growth of those around you, especially in your own team.
You are able to provide program and project updates in a concise, professional manner both spoken and written.
You need to be a self-starter and change leader with a growth and innovative mindset and experience driving transformation at the operational level.
You enjoy solving complex problems and are comfortable in a fast-paced operational environment which requires strong and decisive leadership.

You will partner with seasoned security and intelligence professionals across multiple disciplines and leverage Microsoft's world-class products and services to develop and deliver innovative and industry-leading physical security solutions in a close, team-oriented, inclusive, and diverse environment.

Create an inclusive environment that attracts and retains high-performing talent.

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to connect the dots organizationally, network effortlessly, and influence various roles and profiles to drive collaboration and program excellence.

Coaching and mentoring leaders within the team.
Deadline-driven, with a proactive mindset to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Ability to take ideas from concept to completion, meet deadlines, and communicate and follow up swiftly and thoroughly is critical to the success of this role.
Ability to take direction, feedback, and guidance from management and provide frequent project updates to ensure alignment with team goals.
Ability to give constructive feedback to others in a concise, clear, and professional manner.
Working knowledge/experience of physical security topics, technology, risk, and security mitigations.
Demonstrable verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including communicating effectively with business and technical teams.
Demonstrable executive presence and desire to continually improve communication and execution abilities.
Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with others and work as a team.
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and technical acumen are essential qualities for success.
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. This position has regular contact with all levels of Microsoft staff, managers, employees, suppliers, local, federal, and international law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and public and private sector partners.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
Must complete and pass a background check.
Ability to travel as required.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

EMEA Regional Security Director

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