Global Director - Security Management - Contract Logistics

Job Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

To lead and oversee the company’s security compliance, policies, and procedures globally within the Contract Logistics Capabilities. This includes ensuring that the security requirements of Global Key Account customers and Group Security are effectively implemented, meeting both regulatory and customer standards for existing and new sites within the Contract Logistics Capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and maintain management focus on security across the CL vertical globally.
• Develop and oversee policies and programs to mitigate compliance, operational, strategic, financial, and reputational security risks, ensuring the protection of people, intellectual assets, and tangible property.
• Ensure all sites comply with DP World Group Security policies and standards.
• Implement and manage a global risk management program for the CL vertical, ensuring alignment with Group Security, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate and execute a comprehensive site audit program to hold Site Management and Security providers accountable for maintaining required procedures, escalating risks to Regional Management when necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships, communication, and reporting with Security Points of Contact (POCs) for key global accountsConduct site visits and audits as per the approved annual program.
• Support the Business Development function by preparing budgets, quotations, and material requirements for new business opportunities, and maintaining standard costing templates.
• Monitor compliance with state, federal, and industry legislative requirements within the Security function.
• Collaborate with Regional Security teams to provide technical support, communication, and reporting.
• Oversee global security systems projects, including monitoring, implementation, and reporting progress.
• Support the development and implementation of Group Security Standards related to security systems.
• Plan, budget, design, and manage assigned security systems projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Stay updated on technological advancements in security systems and recommend best practices to enhance risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report data related to compliance, risk, and incidents for the CL vertical globally, adhering to agreed timelines and templates.
• Foster a security-conscious culture and raise awareness across the CL vertical globally.
• Provide guidance, support, and knowledge transfer to newly established regions, ensuring alignment with global customer policies and requirements.
• Act as an ambassador for DP World, promoting and demonstrating behaviours aligned with DP World’s principles, values, and culture.
• Ensure the highest safety standards in all activities and adhere to DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• College or university degree or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma certifications
• Certified auditor for ISO standard and/or TAPA standards
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD or any other security system design tools
  
  

Experience

• Have a minimum 15 years management experience in similar roles in a multinational environment
• Strong experience with the development and oversight of policies and programs intended for the mitigation and/or reduction of compliance, operational, strategic, financial and reputational security risk strategies relating to the protection of people, intellectual assets and tangible property;
• In depth technical knowledge of the physical security systems.
• Strong experience in TAPA A FSR, TSR & PSR and CTPAT and ISO requirements;
• Proficiency with Audit and Risk Assessment functions;
• Have a strong understanding on all aspects of Site and Freight Security, including site security process, uniformed guarding, security design, equipment and remote monitoring. Site security process covers both security of product, and of the building, equipment and company property;
• Experience within supply chain, contract logistics, warehousing of technology and automotive industries
• Definite asset: Experience with state-of-the-art security systems;
  
  

About Us

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW