Director, Global Physical Security na The Nielsen Company

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

Nielsen is looking for a strategic, high-energy Director of Physical Security to lead our global security operations. This is a dynamic position that balances the safety of our people with the agility needed to manage a shifting corporate real estate footprint. You will be the architect of our physical safety standards across international borders, ensuring that whether we are opening a flagship office or decommissioning a legacy site, our assets and personnel remain protected.

The Impact You’ll Make:

As the Director, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and tactical execution. You’ll lead a lean team of internal experts while managing a large-scale contractor workforce, all while acting as the primary security lead for Nielsen’s global facility lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement global physical security policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate risks across all Nielsen offices.

• Team Management: Directly lead and mentor a team of three Full-Time Employees (FTEs) and oversee the performance of 50+ contract security guards globally.

• Real Estate Agility: Lead the security "stand-up" for new office openings and the "close-down" procedures for site exits. This includes:

  • Conducting site risk assessments.

  • Overseeing the installation of access control, CCTV, and alarm systems.

  • Managing the secure disposal of sensitive assets during office closures.

• Vendor Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with global security service providers, ensuring high service levels and cost-effectiveness.

• Crisis Management: Serve as a key member of the Global Emergency Response Team, providing guidance during geopolitical instability, natural disasters, or security breaches.

• Budget Oversight: Manage a multi-million dollar security budget, prioritizing spend based on data-driven risk profiles.

The Ideal Candidate :

You are a "builder" who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You understand that security should enable the business, not hinder it. You have the executive presence to brief the C-suite on global threats and the "boots-on-the-ground" mindset to ensure a security guard in a remote office is properly trained.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in physical security, corporate real estate, or law enforcement/military leadership.
• Proven track record of managing both direct reports and large-scale third-party guard forces.
• Experience managing security across different regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM, NA) and understanding local compliance.
• Familiarity with modern security tech stacks (Lenel, S2, Avigilon, etc.) and integrated security systems.
• Ability to manage multiple office "stand-ups" and "shuts" simultaneously without missing a beat.

Additional Information

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