Physical Security Specialist

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Job Overview:

The Southeast Asia Security Manager is accountable for decision making to ensure the physical safety and security of SAP employees, buildings and assets, often with a very high level of regulatory, compliance, financial, and brand impact and/or a very high complexity of work and life safety.

They are accountable for internal customer engagement on physical security awareness programs, knowledge management, quality assurance and organizational learning. They will develop and manage programs to transfer the relevant knowledge across organizational boundaries.

They will maintain the highest level of professionalism in all activities to represent the organization internally and externally, while serving as a trusted advisor and ambassador for SAP and affiliated companies.

Job Description:

Manage all aspects of GPS related activities/operations throughout Southeast Asian countries which include offices and Data Centre Operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar

Manage the Regional Security Operations Centre and the entirety of the operations centre activities via the appointed security vendor.

Provide support to GPS SPAs and its related activities and tasks

Provide overall physical security support and direction to multiple SAP business locations.

Maintain a site-by-site overview of budgeting/spend, existing conditions, contract data, and location specific information.

Conduct physical building security risk assessments, surveys, and physical penetration testing.

Manage contract security services (Guarding/Watchman), to include the development/implementation of Building Security Operations Manual at all sites.

Manage electronic security systems and vendors, to include electronic access control, badging, visitor management, security video, intrusion detection systems, and control center operations.

Execute the planning, design, bid, construction and commissioning activities for multiple concurrent projects, and oversee all aspects of physical security related to these projects. Projects include new construction and renovation (driven by Global Real Estate & Facilities), or system replacements and/or additions.

Provide training and employee security awareness programs.

Oversee physical security incident reporting and resolution.

Identity & Access Administration – coordinate with local stakeholders to process ID /Access badges in accordance with GPS standards

Conduct presentation of physical security services when necessary.

Report on physical security strategy and metrics (KPIs).

Maintain close relationship with law enforcement and emergency responders.

Competencies and Skills:

Manage detailed programs related to the efficiency of the financial, operational and overall compliance of the organization. Improve the effectiveness of the organization and its processes.

Possess deep understanding of their industry and identify and collect key market information/trends and apply to the organization/processes.

Serve as mentor/coach/thought leader to the lines of business and to their Country/Area Manager direct reports.

Accountable for successful and consistent delivery of multiple projects up and down the organization.

Manage relationships with global, regional and local senior management plus outside service providers and business partners.

Manager of processes and interfaces across organizational boundaries inside and outside of Global Physical Security management that relate to area of responsibility (sub-region).

Drive operational excellence and quality assurance by providing best practices, problem solving, and guidance/leadership for improvements related to complex matters within their area of responsibility.

Area of responsibility would primarily be SAP locations in Southeast Asia, with candidate based out of Singapore. However, security support coverage and operations may include other countries and locations across the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region on an as required basis.

We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 387682  | Work Area: Administration  | Expected Travel: 0 - 20%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.