Cairo Monorail security project manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB PURPOSE

• “The protection of Alstom employees, sites, assets, projects in progress, as well as sensitive information, represents nowadays a necessity for our company development. “
• Security encompasses all active and passive measures allowing Alstom to guard itself against, and react to, any kind of intentional malicious action, both in material and immaterial fields.
• In this frame, the Project Security Manager receives delegation from the Project MD to implement and oversees Alstom security policies and procedures at project level. He/she is in charge of protecting Alstom people (employees and visitors), assets, sensitive information and of implementing crisis management processes in liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Project

Reports directly to:

Project Director

Other reporting to:

Country / Cluster / Region Security Head

Direct reports:

Security Officers if any within the project

Network & Links

                                            Internal

• Project Director
• Project Leadership Team
• Alstom country organization
• Alstom Security Community

External

• Private security companies (including companies providing security solutions, access control systems, etc…)
• Local public and Security administrations (Police, Judicial & Administrative authorities)
• Security managers of other companies, especially the neighboring ones
• Alstom other Site or Project Security in the country (benchmarking, experience sharing)
• Other consortium Security or staff if part of a consortium

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Assess the threat and identify the security risks for the project,
• Define and implement the relevant security measures for the project,
• Ensure compliance of any security measure implemented within the project with the Group Security policies,
• Define and implement the right security organization for the project,
• Control and update (depending on the risks) the project security organization, means and processes,
• Edit and update the Project Security Plan,
• Ensures that project staff is aware of its individual responsibilities as defined in plans and supporting procedures,
• Keep an updated POB (People On Board) for the project,
• Follow both the general security and social situation in the city / area of the project,
• Provide advice and recommendations to the project Director on security issues and ensure coordination with all security stakeholders (external and internal),
• Coordinate with other consortium stakeholders if any,
• Create and maintain the relevant local security network (security providers, security managers from other companies, local public authorities, local police…)
• Report all security incidents to the Project Director and the Country Security Manager. Ensure that all appropriate measures are taken in liaison with the police / judicial services,
• Coordinate security for the project and liaise with local and national security forces and any other relevant parties as directed.
• Review operations security procedures and advise on best security practice for the operating environment(s)  
• Compile and deliver project security and risk reports as directed by the Country Security Manager.
• Provide site security inductions to new arrival employees and expats
• Assess accommodation solutions for expats/ business travelers with the procurement related function.
• In liaison with the Country Security Manager, create and update expats warden system.
• Receive and participate in all Alstom related training, workshop and educational tasks to carry out the role duties.
• Manage and control the project security providers services. Supervise the day-to-day security operations,
• Implement rules and processes to ensure economic security and to protect sensitive information within the project,
• Draft and implement Project crisis management procedures, according to the Group Security Policy. Manage Security crisis and serious incidents at project level

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Degree in Business Administration, law enforcement, security or equivalent training.
• English speaking (at least basic, depending on the project)

Desirable:

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Experience

Mandatory:

• Previous experience in the military, Police/law enforcement or security field
• Previous managerial level experience
• Good knowledge of national and/or local security environment and security issues.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the private security sector depending on area of expertise.

Desirable:

• Previous crisis management experience preferred

Competencies & Skills

• Advanced knowledge about national / local security environment; field experience in the country
• Crisis management ability,
• Experience in drafting security plans,
• Ability to adapt to constant change, to manage multiple tasks and to deal with complex, stressful situations,
• Good spoken, written and synthesizing skills in Egyptian and English,
• Confidentiality sensitivity
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization and outside the organization).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to implement/review adequate security measures
• Experience in organizing and managing staff/teamwork