Senior Director, Global Security Operations

Scope of Position

Manage the development, oversight, and execution of security operations, programs, and initiatives for Applied Materials at the company’s sites, region, and globally. This role requires demonstrated senior leadership experience in managing security programs and operations at the strategic level.

Key Accountabilities

Budget and results accountability for assigned projects, programs, and initiativesLead and/or support various Applied Materials’ Security & Business Resiliency programs and related capabilities, Federal regulatory programs, guard force services deployment, asset protection, investigations, event security, emergency preparedness, and workplace violence prevention initiatives globallySupport regional security leaders and global enabler teams, providing operational guidance and executive decision-making for global critical responses when neededSet site security operations expectations and oversee permanent and contract security personnel regionally, ensuring operational efficiencyEnsure standard operating procedures exist and are implemented globally at all sites consistent with Applied Materials’ security standardsDevelop and manage KPIs & SLAs in areas of responsibility, supporting and developing quarterly business reviews and reportsDevelop global security metrics dashboard, integrating KPIs and SLAs utilizing incident case management platformsWork cross-functionally to develop and implement security awareness and training programsOther strategic initiatives / projects as needed

Leadership Skills Required

Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the businessStrategic program developmentAbility to identify risk and define mitigation measures with a proactive mindsetBuild relationships with team members, peers, and business leadersPromote the Security function as subject a matter expert within Applied MaterialsAbility to collaborate with other service functions (facilities, business units, IT, HR, Finance, Legal)Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate, and introduce new ideasUnderstanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures

Professional Expertise/ Knowledge

Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performanceExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams around safety and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management (ICS) – preferably in a global corporation settingStrategic planning / program management in global security domainAbility to identify, analyze, and explain present or future needs for proposed security initiatives to senior leaders

Experience

15+ years in a similar role within a corporate, government, or military security-related organizationExpertise in program development and management / strategic planning & initiativesInvolvement in ASIS international and ATAP preferredPSP, CPP, or similar certification preferred

Skills

Service-oriented/customer-driven approachExcellent organizational skills, and business acumenSolid decision-making and judgmentExcellent communication and presentation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAbility to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

No. of Direct Reports

5 or less

Reporting Requirements

Develop and manage operational metrics and KPIs with strategic vendorsProgram / project management reporting – key initiativesStrategic initiatives plan development

Matrix Mentoring / Support for Role

Managing Directors / Senior Directors Facilities, EH&S, HR, Employment Law, and Employee Relations

Matrix Team

Partner Global Security regional directors in the Americas, APAC and EMEA, Global Security GSOC, PMO, Technology, Asset Protection, Investigations, Event Security, and Executive Protection; IT, Facilities, Finance, Procurement, Site Leadership, Legal, HR, Public Safety Agencies

Who We Are 

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$188,000.00 - $258,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.