Head of Security & Facilities Development

Job Purpose

Lead regional security for The Americas and drive delivery of Commercial Real Estate (facilities) and infrastructure projects.

This role focuses on hands-on project execution while holding full ownership of regional security, risk management, and crisis response.

Main Responsibilities

1. Facilities Development & Project Delivery (Geographical scope: NA)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of facility and infrastructure projects, including builds, redesigns, consolidations, and relocations
• Define and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and execution
• Manage contractors, architects, and external vendors
• Lead bid processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Resolve technical and operational issues during project execution

2. Security Leadership & Risk Ownership for The Americas

• Own regional security strategy and implementation in the region The Americas
• Lead risk assessments across sites, personnel, supply chain, and external environment
• Contribute to travel security, including risk and notification platforms, advisory and assistance, journey management and evacuations/repatriations
• Advising on physical security including access control for sites/assets, persons and operations 
• Act as escalation point for security incidents and crisis situations
• Support emergency response and business continuity processes
• Ensure consistent security standards across all locations
• Protection of persons for threat management, including close/executive protection
• Support and advise stakeholders in event security

3. Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Provide clear and regular reporting on:
  • Project status (cost, timeline, risks)
  • Security risks, incidents, and mitigation actions
• Maintain audit-ready documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local regulatory requirements

4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with internal functions including Operations, IT, HR, Legal, and Finance
• Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and security providers
• Coordinate with local authorities as required
• Drive alignment and decision-making across functions and locations

5. Process Improvement & Cost Management

• Improve project delivery processes and controls
• Standardize tools, templates, and reporting
• Drive cost discipline and efficiency across projects and security spend

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• 7 year of work experience in project management, security, and /or facilities management or related field.  
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• AUMOVIO may offer relocation assistance for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Degree or training in security / risk / crisis management 
• Certifications preferred: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM)
• Contracting and vendor management
•  Strong understanding of physical security systems and controls
• Strong expertise in risk assessment and mitigation
• Strong experience in project, construction, or infrastructure delivery
• Proven professional experience in Corporate Security in an international company
• Experience operating across multiple locations in a regional or global environment
• Project management (planning, budgeting, execution)
• Ability to combine hands-on project delivery with security leadership and decision-making
• Strong execution and delivery focus
• Strong strategic focus in regard to security & risk management
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Clear and simple communication at all levels
• Ability to work across functions and locations
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Willingness to travel across regional sites
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
• Ability to operate in a global environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

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Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.