Company Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Lead regional security for The Americas and drive delivery of Commercial Real Estate (facilities) and infrastructure projects.

This role focuses on hands-on project execution while holding full ownership of regional security, risk management, and crisis response.

Main Responsibilities

Facilities Development & Project Delivery (Geographical scope: NA)
Lead end-to-end delivery of facility and infrastructure projects, including builds, redesigns, consolidations, and relocations
Define and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and execution
Manage contractors, architects, and external vendors
Lead bid processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Resolve technical and operational issues during project execution
Governance, Compliance & Reporting
Provide clear and regular reporting on:
- Project status (cost, timeline, risks)
- Security risks, incidents, and mitigation actions
Maintain audit-ready documentation
Ensure compliance with company policies and local regulatory requirements
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Partner with internal functions including Operations, IT, HR, Legal, and Finance
Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and security providers
Coordinate with local authorities as required
Drive alignment and decision-making across functions and locations
Process Improvement & Cost Management
Improve project delivery processes and controls
Standardize tools, templates, and reporting
Drive cost discipline and efficiency across projects and security spend
Security Leadership & Risk Ownership for The Americas
Own regional security strategy and implementation in the region The Americas
Lead risk assessments across sites, personnel, supply chain, and external environment
Contribute to travel security, including risk and notification platforms, advisory and assistance, journey management and evacuations/repatriations
Advising on physical security including access control for sites/assets, persons and operations
Act as escalation point for security incidents and crisis situations
Support emergency response and business continuity processes
Ensure consistent security standards across all locations
Protection of persons for threat management, including close/executive protection
Support and advise stakeholders in event security

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
7 year of work experience in project management, facilities management, security and/or related field.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
AUMOVIO may offer relocation assistance for this opportunity.

Additional Ways To Stand Out

Degree or training in security / risk / crisis management
Certifications preferred: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM)
Contracting and vendor management
Strong understanding of physical security systems and controls
Strong expertise in risk assessment and mitigation
Strong experience in project, construction, or infrastructure delivery
Proven professional experience in Corporate Security in an international company
Experience operating across multiple locations in a regional or global environment
Project management (planning, budgeting, execution)
Ability to combine hands-on project delivery with security leadership and decision-making
Strong execution and delivery focus
Strong strategic focus in regard to security & risk management
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Clear and simple communication at all levels
Ability to work across functions and locations
Strong ownership and accountability
Willingness to travel across regional sites
Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
Ability to operate in a global environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

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