Caterpillar, Inc

Global Security Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$172K — $258K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Security, Risk, Crisis Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or emergency services.
  • Experience leading global security, crisis management, and risk programs.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Crisis Management, Security Management, or related discipline.
  • Preferred: CPP, PSP, SRMC, NEBOSH, or equivalent certification.
  • Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or oil and gas environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global security strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead and support Regional Security Managers and Facility Security Managers.
  • Drive compliance with the Risk-Based Security Program and governance standards.
  • Conduct enterprise-wide security risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Lead development of global crisis management and emergency response programs.
  • Oversee workplace violence prevention and response programs.
  • Direct physical security programs for various facilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Business Services

Job Description:

Lead Global Security. Protect Our People. Strengthen Business Resilience.

Solar Turbines is seeking an accomplished Global Security Manager to lead and advance our worldwide security strategy, protecting our people, facilities, assets, information, reputation, and operations across a complex global environment. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction for enterprise security, workplace violence prevention, crisis management, investigations, business resilience, and risk management while partnering closely with executive leadership, Legal, Human Resources, EHSS, and Caterpillar Global Security.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Global Security Leadership
• Develop and execute a comprehensive global security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and support Regional Security Managers, Facility Security Managers, and technical specialists.
• Drive compliance with the Risk-Based Security Program and governance standards.
• Build strong partnerships with executive leadership, Legal, HR, EHSS, and Caterpillar Global Security.

Security Risk Management & Asset Protection
• Conduct enterprise-wide security risk assessments and threat analyses.
• Identify significant security risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Design and oversee multi-layered approaches to employee, facility, information, and asset protection.
• Monitor emerging global risks, industry trends, and security technologies.

Investigations & Compliance
• Collaborate on and implement investigative strategies while maintaining attorney-client privilege and confidentiality.
• Collect and analyze facts within approved investigative scopes.
• Review allegations and establish investigative requirements.
• Lead complex internal investigations and forensic reviews.
• Partner with Legal, HR, and Compliance leaders on policy violations and security concerns.

Crisis Management & Business Resilience
• Lead development and execution of global crisis management and emergency response programs.
• Establish and strengthen Regional Incident Management Teams.
• Coordinate crisis response and executive communications.
• Develop tabletop exercises and preparedness programs.

Employee & Workplace Security
• Lead workplace violence prevention, threat assessment, and response programs.
• Promote security awareness and training initiatives.
• Ensure employee safety, travel security, and duty-of-care compliance.

Premises Security & Global Operations
• Direct physical security programs for offices, manufacturing sites, and warehouses.
• Conduct physical security audits and assessments.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and emergency responders.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Security, Risk, Crisis Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or emergency services.
• Experience leading global security, crisis management, and risk programs.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred
• Master's degree in Crisis Management, Security Management, or related discipline.
• CPP, PSP, SRMC, NEBOSH, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or oil and gas environments.

Reports To: VP, Global Process Excellence
Travel: Up to 50% Global Travel

Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the global security strategy of a world-class organization while protecting people, assets, operations, and reputation worldwide.


 

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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