Emea Regional Physical Security Solutions Manager

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The Applied Materials Global Security Organization (GSO) is hiring a Regional Physical Security Solutions Manager to work within the Global Security Technology and Solutions Team.
This position will work with regional business units, security operations team, and various stakeholders from GIS/IT and Facilities to outline the design, scope, and budgets for physical security technology-related projects and ensure alignment with business goals.
The role includes strategic oversight of multiple business requests and projects regionally, with a strong focus on regional physical security technology scoping, assessments, and management.
This business and technically adept Physical Security SME will lead regional business needs assessments and adoption of proven and advanced physical security technologies and solutions across Applied's regional footprint, aligned with risk tiering and global physical security standards.
As a key member of the Global Physical Security Strategy and Solutions Development Team, the candidate will possess deep expertise in: Design, scoping and budgeting of complex physical security systems and solutions Implementing Applied's physical security systems standards Conducting security systems assessments and audits Conducting quality assurance checks of the systems deployed during the acceptance process Understanding the security threat landscape, business risk, and IP protection Key Responsibilities: Regional Physical Security Technology Lead Partner with regional business units, facilities, and security operations to understand operational needs and risk profiles, and outline tailored physical security technology solutions based on standards to address security vulnerabilities and protect critical IP, personnel, and assets.
Serve as the strategic SME and advisor for physical security technology across the regional business operations, aligning solutions with business priorities, standards, and site tiering models.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with regional Security Operations, local GIS physical security technology (PST) and project management team, GIS/IT, LCO (legal), and GWI/Facilities to ensure cohesive and scalable security technology deployments.
Partner with external stakeholders like security technology vendors, strategic security integrators, and A Master's preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, or relevant security technology user level certifications (e.g., C•CURE, Avigilon, Genetec, etc.) are strongly preferred.
8–12+ years of progressive experience in physical security and security technology, including systems design, integration, and lifecycle management in complex, high-tech, or manufacturing environments.
Proven track record in designing, scoping, and implementing enterprise-level physical security systems, including IP-based video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and advanced analytics.
Hands-on experience with leading platforms such as C•CURE and Avigilon, and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI-driven analytics, robotics, and security automation.
Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce global security standards, conduct risk assessments, and manage compliance programs.
Experience in vendor and integrator management, contract negotiations, and large-scale project delivery across multiple regions.
Skills Customer focused with deep technical