Job at Oracle Corporation for a Regional Security Manager

Oracle provides the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers including 100 of the Fortune 100 representing a variety
of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe.

Oracle is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Security Manager
Job Ref: 16000R8N
Location: Lagos
Job Summary

• Regional Security Manager, Global Physical Security Operations - Sub Saharan & Southern Africa

• This position will be responsible for the leadership and development of teams, products and services within the Global Physical Security Operations (GPS) operations line of business, with specialized functional expertise in the area of Regional Operations, Regional expertise, Guard force oversight, crisis management programs, risk assessments, incident response and investigations, event security and more.
• The qualified candidate will report directly to Director, Global Physical Security Operations, EMEA.
• This position will be specifically responsible for the development of strategic programs & processes associated with the regional operations business in Sub Saharan & Southern Africa, cross functional relationship with peers and stakeholders and support of all regional security requirements.
• The physical security operations team is the primary interface with all clients, and ensures that client needs and expectations are met with high quality, industry standard programs and services.

• Act as representative of GPS EMEA in support of core initiatives in the region
• Manage partner/vendor relations within the region.
• Partner with Crisis Management to ensure effective implementation of the regional crisis management programs
• Partner with GPS functional leaders to effectively drive implementation of all programs within the designated regions.
• Budget preparations, travel advice, conduct investigations
• Develop and Implement business plans to ensure continued optimal performance and excellent customer service throughout the region

• Support the Dir EMEA Security as required. Provide back-up response to incidents as required.
• Liaison with internal Oracle partners to achieve objectives, develop new programs and leverage resources for program and service delivery
• Liaison with external industry resources (e.g. law enforcement, military, emergency responders, industry peers & associations, etc.)

• Must have a minimum of 8-10 years of industrial security experience, combined with a minimum of 5 years of management and leadership experience.
• Proficient with all basic Microsoft computer software programs and communications techniques. Ability to communicate and articulate with a high level of proficiency in both the written and verbal format.
• understanding of industry specific legislations and compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience in either law enforcement, military or other safety & security programs to support knowledge and competencies described above.

• The GPS Operations Regional Manager’s scope of responsibility will be regional in nature, with area and country deployed resources reporting directly to this position.
• This position will report directly to the Director Global Physical Security Operations, EMEA, and function under limited supervision.
• Decision impact is high and degree of direct supervision is minimal.
• This is a mid to senior level position with a high degree of responsibility and strategic impact on the business function.

• This position will develop strategy, lead teams and resources to successful performance.
• Conduct analysis of business needs and identify programs & services required to meet those needs.
• The successful candidate will provide education and professional development guidance to teams, managers, clients and other resources as required.

• This position requires extensive travel throughout the region and other locations within Sub Saharan Africa on a routine basis. International travel is expected.
• This position requires positive partnership skills, effective communications, and positive human relations in business capabilities
• This position must be able to perform the full range of very strategic business planning objectives, to very tactical process, procedure and business analytics capabilities

• Industry certifications are preferred, but not required.

• Provides security services on company premises.
• Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others.
• Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization.
• Responsible for security in a specified facility or region. Conduct theft investigations. Provide security for sensitive exit interviews. Act as liaison between company and law enforcement agency. Implement corporate security policies and procedures. May be responsible for managing contract guard personnel.