Latin America Regional Security Manager

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Job Description:

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This role is designed for a highly seasoned Latin America security professional with 15 years of experience managing complex geopolitical risks leading regional protection programs and guiding multinational organizations through dynamic threat environments.

The Regional Security Manager (RSM) will lead largescale regional security initiatives mentor security teams and implement advanced security strategies tailored to Latin America operational cultural and political contexts.

Responsibilities emphasize seniorlevel leadership crossfunctional collaboration advanced risk mitigation and strategic decisionmaking tailored to highrisk highvisibility environments in Latin America.

What You Will Do:

Regional Security Management

• Oversee and continually assess Caterpillars Latin America regional security profile enhancing intelligence gathering and reporting from local regional and international sources.
• Build and sustain highlevel relationships with government law enforcement private security firms and regional networks to support enterprise security objectives.
• Direct the development implementation and continuous refinement of regional security plans SOPs and contingency measures.
• Maintains/manages liaison relationships with internal and external security professionals oversees security related agreements and working relationships with private security companies and local networks.

What You Have (Basic Skills Required):

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead recruitment training and long-term development of security professionals across multiple Latin American locations ensuring operational alignment with organizational standards policies and procedures.
• Provide advanced mentorship focused on elevating security capabilities analytical rigor and cultural fluency across various Caterpillar facilities throughout Latin America.

Advanced Planning & Strategy

• Develop sophisticated tactical and operational plans aligned with multiyear strategic objectives.
• Integrate security planning into business development expansion initiatives asset protection and regional risk forecasting.

Risk Management Expertise

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment programs specific to Latin America geopolitical operational and regulatory landscapes.
• Establish regionspecific risk thresholds controls and mitigation strategies for a complex and rapidly evolving threat environment.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

• Serve as a senior advisor on complex security decisions using structured methodologies to evaluate risk resource allocation and longterm outcomes.
• Drive data-based decision processes for critical incidents emergencies and executive protection considerations.

Global & Cross-Cultural Collaboration

• Lead multinational cross-functional working groups focused on regional security enhancement.
• Champion collaboration practices and technologies that support productive engagement across cultures languages and diverse stakeholder groups.

Personnel Security Leadership

• Design and implement personnel security programs customized for highrisk Latin American environments.
• Conduct workplace violence analyses threat assessments and expert-level reviews of internal security postures.

Security Operations Management

• Oversee site security enforcement access control and investigations across multiple highprofile facilities.
• Maintain senior-level coordination with local law enforcement agencies and government partners.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Direct analytic efforts producing high-impact reports cost-benefit evaluations and advanced risk dashboards.
• Establish quality standards for data accuracy reporting tools and analytic methodologies.

Training Program Leadership

• Oversee the creation of regional training strategies ensuring alignment with organizational transformation and emerging threats.
• Manage training budgets performance metrics and long-term capability development initiatives.

What will Put you Ahead (Preferred Skills/Experience):

• 15 years of progressive security leadership experience primarily in Latin American regions.
• Proven expertise in regional risk assessment crisis management personnel safety cultural intelligence and geopolitical analysis.
• Demonstrated history of overseeing complex security operations across multi-country environments.
• Ability to collaborate with senior executives government bodies and cross-functional global teams.
• Regional language proficiency (Spanish Portuguese English or others depending on operational scope).
• Experience leading security programs for US government or multinational corporations in Latin America.
• Advanced academic credentials (e.g. Security Studies International Relations) or equivalent field experience.

Additional Info:

• This role will be based onsite in Irving TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Domestic and international travel up to 40%

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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