Safety & Security Sr. Manager

cyberani solutions

Establish, lead, and operationalize the Safety & Security function across all company sites by setting the governance, policies, procedures, systems, vendor model, and operational controls required to protect people, assets, and facilities, and to ensure full compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements, Civil Defence expectations, and internal company standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Function Set-up & Governance (Build and Launch)

• Design and launch the Safety & Security operating model (scope, processes, roles, controls, approval matrices, and reporting lines).
• Develop the function roadmap and implementation plan covering policies, systems, training, audits, and site readiness.
• Establish standard templates and records (risk assessments, permits, incident reports, inspection checklists, logs, and evidence folders).
• Define KPIs/SLAs for Safety & Security services and establish a governance cadence (weekly/monthly reviews, dashboards, action tracking).

2. Policies, Compliance & Saudi Regulatory Readiness

• Develop and issue Safety & Security policies and procedures aligned to Saudi regulations and authority expectations (including Civil Defense), applicable Aramco Digital /Cyberani by Aramco Digital safety guidelines, and company requirements.
• Maintain a compliance register covering applicable Saudi requirements and site obligations (inspections, approvals, renewals, drills, documentation).
• Prepare for and lead compliance audits/inspections; ensure timely closure of corrective actions with documented evidence.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure new offices, expansions, and changes remain compliant before go-live.

3. Physical Security Systems & Access Control Ownership

• Own physical security controls and technology operations including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, alarms, monitoring, and visitor management controls.
• Define access authorization levels, issuance/deactivation protocols, lost-card handling, and periodic access reviews (coordinating with IT/Facilities where applicable).
• Establish incident escalation and response procedures for security breaches, suspicious activities, and access violations.

4. Emergency Preparedness, ERT & Business Continuity Support

• Establish the Emergency Response Team (ERT) structure and execute drills (fire and evacuation, incident simulations, crisis exercises) in coordination with sites.
• Ensure emergency equipment readiness and coordination with Facilities for life-safety systems (alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, signage, muster points).
• Maintain emergency response playbooks, communications protocols, and site-specific evacuation/muster procedures.

5. Vendor Management & Service Performance

• Select, onboard, and manage Safety & Security vendors and service providers; define KPIs/SLAs and performance governance.
• Review scope, staffing plans, post orders, and site coverage to ensure effective day-to-day operations and compliance.
• Validate vendor deliverables, inspection reports, and invoices in coordination with Procurement/Finance as applicable.

6. Reporting, Documentation & Executive Communication

Maintain accurate records including incident reports, safety logs, inspection checklists, training records, compliance documentation, and audit evidence. Prepare periodic executive updates (status, risks, incidents, compliance progress, drill outcomes, corrective actions, and improvement recommendations covering safety programs, physical security technologies, and operational processes). Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory readiness. 7. Safety Management & Risk Control Implement workplace safety programs including inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Set contractor safety requirements and monitor compliance on-site (inductions, permits to work, supervision, restrictions, and toolbox talks). Lead investigations for incidents, near-misses, and security breaches; ensure lessons learned, documented reports, and closure of actions.

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Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety Management, Occupational Health &Safety, Security Studies, Engineering, or a related field.

Required / Strongly Preferred:

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent internationally recognized HSE certification.

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Response certification (Saudi-recognized provider). Highly Preferred:

CPP or PSP (ASIS) certification for physical security leadership.

Fire Safety / Civil Defense-aligned training or certification (as applicable to site requirements). Experience with safety management systems and audit programs (ISO 45001 / OSHA framework).