Regional Physical Security Operations Manager - SG, TH, VN & IND

Location

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Singapore

Team

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Corporate Functions

Employment Type

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Regular

Job Code

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A167609

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

The role will lead physical security operations, risk governance, crisis management and strategic security initiatives across North-east Asia, including Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. The position serves as the sub-regional lead responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening regional resilience, and ensuring consistent implementation of corporate security standards across multiple offices.

The role partners closely with regional leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, external agencies, and global security teams to manage complex security operations, critical incidents, and vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security strategy and operational governance across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and India.
• Act as the primary escalation point for significant security incidents, crisis management coordination, and regional emergency response.
• Drive consistency and standardisation of security programs, policies and operating procedures across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and India sites.
• Provide strategic oversight of guarding vendors, security budgets, KPIs, and operational performance across multiple countries.
• Partner with business leaders, Workplace, Legal, HR and global security teams on risk mitigation and regional security priorities.
• Lead complex regional projects including new office security design, event security planning, and business continuity initiatives.
• Conduct regional risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations for geopolitical, operational, and workplace security risks.
• Manage and develop country security personnel and vendors to ensure scalable and high-performing regional operations.
• Support regional crisis management structures and participate in cross-functional incident command and emergency response leadership.
• Support workplace investigations as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate security (as a contractor or full-time employee), with at least 2+ years in a security management role.
• Experience managing security operations across multiple sites in multiple countries with a track record of high performance and increasing responsibilities.
• Experience supporting new office security deliverables (e.g., conducting risk assessments, high-level design of access control, CCTV and other technical security controls, etc).
• High level of operational familiarity working with physical access control systems, video management systems, life safety systems and visitor management systems.
• Ability to update and maintain robust site documentation including checklists, post orders, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated experience leading response efforts during complex security incidents, crises, and business disruptions.
• Excellent verbal and written ability with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Sound problem-solving skills and comfortable working with fast-paced and delivering within tight timeframes.
• Ability to travel to other offices, sometimes at short notice; respond to emergencies after-hours; and to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as operational needs demand.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, CBCP, or similar credentials.
• Prior law enforcement, military, intelligence, or corporate security background.
• Experience in technology or multinational corporate environments.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to guarding RFPs, and deep understanding of hiring, training, developing, and managing performance.
• Experience managing security operations in at least two of the following markets: Hong Kong, Japan, Korea.
• Experience supporting major business events (e.g. venue risk assessments, live event support).
• People management responsibility is advantageous.
• Responsibility for Threat Management Programs, including managing dynamic threats to people and facilities.
• Strong familiarity with other physical security pillars/programs, including Travel Security, Global Security Operations Centres (GSOCs), Business Continuity, and Investigations.
• Undergraduate/Master's degree in a related field is advantageous.
• Strong financial and commercial ability and awareness (e.g., budget management).

Job Information

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

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Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

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As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.