Physical Security Specialist - Sub Regional Head, Germany South (m/d/f)

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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

You will be responsible for ensuring the physical safety and security of SAP employees, buildings, and assets, through the implementation of, and compliance with, Global Physical Security Standards and Procedures, within Germany with a focus on locations in the south of the country and one of the campus locations in the south, including;

• Guarding Services, Physical Security Countermeasures, Personnel Security, Crisis Management
• Electronic Security Systems
• Incident response and management, Investigations, Awareness and enablement
• Security Project Management, Security compliance to internal and external standards

Job Description

• Overall operational responsibility for security operations and related OPEX and CAPEX spend management
• Conduct physical building security risk assessments, surveys, and physical penetration testing.
• Execute the planning, design, bid, construction and commissioning activities for multiple concurrent projects, and oversee all aspects of physical security related to these projects. Projects include new construction and renovation (driven by Global Real Estate & Facilities), or system replacements and/or additions.
• Working toward alignment to SAP Global Physical Security Standards.
• Partner/support SAP Health and Safety programs and ensure emergency responses are established.
• Report on physical security strategy and metrics (KPIs).
• Maintain close relationship with law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Proactively contribute to developing the team capabilities across the region, through initiatives, working groups and knowledge sharing.
• Work as directed by manager.

Competencies and Skills

• Intermediate Business Acumen: Ability to comprehend and manage financial aspects (develop business cases (cost/benefit),
• Strong Process Evaluation: Provide ongoing evaluation of processes and programs, subject to business requirements, to ensure compliance with best practices and internal Standards and Procedures, while ensuring efficiency, rationalization and practicality.
• Strong Customer Relations and Leadership Skills: Ability to manage a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including Executives and Senior Management, Lines of Business etc.
• Comprehensive Communication Skills: Strong German English writing, speaking, and comprehension skills comprehension of analytical and technical data.
• Intermediate Project/Program Management: Ability to understand, implement, and report on project/program planning, design, bid, construction, and commissioning of materials and services.
• Strong Physical Security Industry Knowledge: Full understanding of physical security product (manufacturer vs. distributor vs. integrator) and services market.
• Compliance & Audit experience: Subject related audit and compliance experience in an operational security setting that is aligned to or relatable to the operating environment of SAP.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

• 5 years experience in physical security industry or equivalent including management experience (military, law enforcement, etc.).
• Associates degree in related field or evidence of continuous professional development
• Ability to pass German government security clearance
• Experience of Siemens SiPort, C-cure 2000 and Genetec security systems

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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