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Regional Manager, Physical Security Technology, Amazon Corporate Security

Amazon

Amazon

IT
London, UK
Posted on Oct 8, 2024

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At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Amazon Corporate Security (ACS) manages all aspects of physical security at Amazon Corporate locations and is a leader in security management, policy, and best practices. ACS is looking for a new team member who embodies the Amazon Leadership Principles of Customer Obsession and Think Big, to join our team as a Regional Manager of Physical Security Technology (PSEC) based in London, UK or Luxembourg, LU.

You will join a team of security professionals who are responsible for managing Amazon’s Corporate Security programs worldwide. The high-visibility position will report to the Global Head of Physical Security Technology. This security professional will be responsible for delivering ACS’s promise of a safe and secure work environment for all Amazonians by successfully using their project management and technical security skills to manage the corporate security aspects of Global Real Estate and Facilities projects, as well as creating strategic partnerships with security vendors and internal customers to execute a unique and exciting security project management program.

You will be expected to use your experience and strong judgment to influence business related security decisions that may have substantial impact on business as usual, and/or project design and implementation.


Key job responsibilities
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities within our corporate office portfolio.
- Partnering with our real estate team in support of site due diligence for new building selection, security systems design, bid, award, construction, and testing.
- Overseeing the application of design standards and policies to new builds, expansions, and post occupancy projects, and ensuring prototypes and other sensitive devices are secured per policy and customer standards.
- Developing strategies to consistently evolve and improve security related performance and programs - aligned to Amazon’s growth, risks and operations.
- Managing multiple security projects concurrently – establishing and tracking project milestones and deliverables, and aligning key stakeholders.
- Managing the EMEA-based vendor portfolio, which is used to support design, construction, service and maintenance activities. The vendor portfolio includes personnel at the program and project management level, as well as field construction and service teams.
- In the context of project management - the successful candidate is expected to create, establish, implement, and validate compliance across the corporate security design spectrum to include: physical security design standards, information security standards, emergency management standards, and facilities management best practices.
- Successful security projects are expected to leverage technology and systems to create automated processes and support systems that are sustainable and scalable.


A day in the life
A typical day for this fast-paced role will involve ensuring the success of the regional design and cosntruction teams. You may assist with complex design issues, engage with other stakeholders to drive projects, and work with vendors to ensure a successful site launch. You will serve as a key escalation point for regional customer issues, and will be responsible for communicating to those customers clearly and transparently. You will oversee the performance of the regional vendor teams, routinely reviewing work products and providing feedback through regular business reviews. You will provide strategic insights that may influence the structure of vendor contracts.

About the team
Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Training & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.