EMEA Systems Manager

Job Description

What you will do...

• Lead, develop, coach, and mentor a team of electronic security professionals across EMEA.
• Conduct performance reviews, development planning, succession planning, and regular one-to-one meetings.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical, operational, and service delivery issues.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Provide technical leadership and root cause analysis for electronic security incidents, identifying underlying issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous service improvement across EMEA security systems.
• Maintain accountabilities for all services delivered under the agreed scope of work.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Client requirements
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Security standards
  • Regional regulations
  • Internal governance processes
• Coordinate planning, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Build and maintain trusted technical advisor relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support strategic account management and contribute to long-term business objectives.

Qualifications

What you will need...

Technical Competencies including Strong working knowledge of:

Physical Security Systems

• Enterprise Access Control Systems
• CCTV & Video Management Systems
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Visitor Management Systems
• Intercom Systems
• Security Monitoring Platforms

Security Platforms

• Lenel/S2 OnGuard
• Milestone XProtect

Business & Technology Tools

• Microsoft 365
• ServiceNow
• Power BI
• Project Management Platforms
• Reporting & Analytics Tools

Industry Knowledge

• Physical Security Best Practices
• Security Systems Design
• Security Operations
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Regional Regulatory Requirements
• Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure Security

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electronic security systems, physical security, or security operations.
• Proven experience leading technical and operational teams across multiple countries or regions.
• Demonstrated success managing suppliers, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Strong experience delivering SLA and KPI-driven service environments.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale security programs and projects.
• Strong stakeholder, customer engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Experience operating within multinational, critical infrastructure, or data centre environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and reporting tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Core competencies

• Leadership & Team Development, Strategic Thinking, with Continuous Improvement
• Service Delivery Management & Supplier Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Commercial Awareness
• Operational Excellence
• Risk & Change Management
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Accountability & Ownership

Additional Information

What We Offer
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious global account within an innovative, fast-paced team.
• Access to global career development opportunities within Securitas Technology.
• Dynamic and inclusive working environment with flexible work arrangements.

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