Security Manager & Crisis Coordinator (Mexico)

The Opportunity:

The Security Manager & Crisis Coordinator is responsible for leading the organization's security, crisis management, emergency preparedness, travel security, and risk intelligence programs in Mexico. This role protects employees, assets, facilities, and business operations through proactive risk monitoring, security assessments, crisis response coordination, and implementation of security best practices. The position serves as the local security and crisis management expert, supporting business continuity and organizational resilience.

How you'll make an impact:

• Monitor security threats, criminal activities, social unrest, and other emerging risks that may impact employees, facilities, or business operations.
• Lead and coordinate crisis management and emergency response activities, ensuring effective communication, escalation, and incident resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and crisis management frameworks aligned with corporate requirements.
• Conduct physical security, travel security, and operational risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation measures.
• Manage security programs for offices and facilities, including access control, security vendors, investigations, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Provide security guidance, risk intelligence, training, and support to leadership teams, employees, and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Corporate Security, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Emergency Response, Business Continuity, or related areas within multinational organizations.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, threat intelligence, incident management, investigations, crisis response, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies for facilities, personnel, travel, and business operations.
• Familiarity with international security and risk management standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301, Incident Command System (ICS), and Business Continuity Management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, and reporting tools.
• Experience working with security incident management platforms, travel security providers, emergency notification systems, or similar technologies.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher) required. Spanish fluency required.
• Strong executive presence and leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders across different organizational levels. Proven ability to lead through collaboration, drive initiatives, and foster a culture of security, resilience, and accountability in multicultural and matrix environments.