District Security Manager Mexico

Career Area:

Business Services

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition:

Leads Mexico area of responsibility security operations and programs through a risk-based approach by managing and developing security professionals, assessing security risks and providing decision support to business leaders, and developing, implementing, and monitoring area-specific policies, procedures, and practices that protect people, assets, information, and operations while supporting business continuity, risk mitigation, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and updates the Mexico area of responsibility security risk profile; manages the collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of security-related information from local and regional sources, identifies emerging threats and trends, and provides timely risk assessments and mitigation recommendations to business and security leaders.
• Develops and maintains liaison relationships with internal and external security professionals, government and law-enforcement contacts, private security companies, and local and regional networks; oversees security-related agreements and monitors security-service-provider compliance and performance.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and updates regional security plans and standard operating procedures in alignment with enterprise requirements, business priorities, and area risk conditions.
• Manages recruitment, onboarding, training, development, recognition, and performance of security professionals and oversees day-to-day security operations to promote consistent execution and adherence to enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and safety expectations.
• Oversees personnel, facility, and operational security programs across the Mexico area of responsibility and provides security guidance and risk-mitigation recommendations to business leaders and cross-functional partners in support of business objectives and continuity.
• Coordinates district travel-security activities and supports crisis response, emergency preparedness, executive travel, and enterprise contingency operations.
• Uses security metrics, assessment results, reporting, budget information, and process-improvement methods to evaluate program performance, prioritize resources, and support strategic enterprise initiatives.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree related to the field.
• Advanced English
• Demonstrated experience in area risk assessments, crisis management, personnel safety, cultural intelligence, and geopolitical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex security information and communicate clear assessments, mitigation options, and recommendations to business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Expertise in leading regional security programs.

Skills:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic:

• Develops and communicates tactical and strategic plans aligned with regional security priorities, business objectives, and available resources.
• Ensures planning activities consider operational dependencies, risk exposure, stakeholder needs, and long-term organizational goals.

Risk Management:

• Designs and implements risk management processes, tools, benchmarks, and audit mechanisms to identify, assess, and mitigate regional security risks.
• Applies risk assessment models and analysis methods to support business continuity, security preparedness, and informed decision‑making.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Evaluates complex information, assumptions, alternatives, and potential impacts to make sound decisions in security‑related situations.
• Uses consultative, command, or consensus‑based approaches as appropriate, while guiding others in analyzing data and selecting effective solutions.

Collaborating Globally:

• Builds effective global partnerships by reconciling diverse perspectives, leveraging internal and external networks, and promoting shared objectives.
• Facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross‑functional problem solving to deliver positive regional and organizational outcomes.

Personnel Security:

• Develops and manages personnel security programs, policies, awareness initiatives, and incident‑reporting procedures across diverse environments.
• Leads threat analysis, workplace violence prevention, preparedness activities, and continuous improvement of people‑focused security practices.

Security Management:

• Oversees the implementation and effectiveness of access control, facility monitoring, patrol planning, investigations, and compliance with security procedures across large or multiple sites.
• Reviews security levels, coordinates with law enforcement or security partners, and recommends improvements to strengthen operational controls.

Data Gathering and Reporting:

• Leads data‑gathering and reporting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable regional security insights.
• Reviews complex reports, validates data quality, and uses analysis to support cost‑benefit evaluations, risk decisions, and security planning.

Training Programs Management:

• Designs, manages, and evaluates security training programs aligned with business needs, regulatory expectations, and learner requirements.
• Oversees training content, budgets, resources, schedules, and implementation plans while guiding trainers on effective program customization.

Top Candidates also have:

• Expertise managing or overseeing contracted security-service providers, including service performance, compliance, and stakeholder relationships.

Additional Info:

• This role will be based onsite in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León
• Domestic and international travel up to 30%
• Valid Travel Visa and Passport
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday.

Final details

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply