Executive Protection Senior Specialist (f/m/d)

Executive Protection Senior Specialist (f/m/d)

Manage and execute day-to-day operations to ensure the physical safety and security of SAP Board Members and their families, which may have a high complexity of travel, event and life safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed programs related to the efficiency of the financial, operational and overall compliance of the organization. Seek to highlight ways to improve the effectiveness of the organization and its processes.
• Possess a good working knowledge and understanding of their industry and identify and collect key market information/trends and apply to the organization/processes.
• Manage and execute day to day delivery of multiple projects up and down the organization.
• Manager of processes and interfaces across organizational boundaries inside and outside of Executive Protection management that relate to area of responsibility.
• Seek to drive operational excellence and quality assurance by providing best practices, problem solving, and guidance within his / her area of responsibility.
• Manage the day to day tactical and operational side of the business in the area of responsibility.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure personal protection at facilities, residences, off-site events, on travels and during ground and air transportation. Recommend the procurement and installation of security equipment and conducting risk assessments for the board and their families and personnel who require protection.
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism in all activities to represent the organization internally and externally, while serving as a trusted advisor for the board members and their offices.

Transfer and Travel Security

• Conduct pre-travel threat analyses and security assessments to ensure safety measures are in place.
• Plan safe itineraries, including primary and alternative routes, while reviewing emergency rendezvous points like police stations and hospitals.
• Coordinate with local authorities, security services, and embassies for enhanced security during international travel.
• Ensure transportation safety through the use of armoured or unarmoured vehicles, and provide discreet support.
• Develop safe transfer routes, considering traffic conditions and potential hazards, with a focus on rapid emergency response.

Event Security

• Carrying out security checks and advance visits to the venues.
• Working with event managers and on-site security services.
• Identification of potential sources of danger at events with other high-level personalities.
• Implementation of emergency plans and evacuation strategies.

Daily Business Support

• Protect board members during meetings, public appearances, and business activities.
• Discrete monitoring and safeguarding of personal security during the day-to-day process.

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience in security industry, personal protection or equivalent (military, law enforcement, etc.).
• Several years of direct experience in the majority of ”Job Description” and “Competencies and Skills” above.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Fluency in German and English languages.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

EEO Statement

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.