Manager (m/f/d) Physical Security

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Join Hapag-Lloyd in Hamburg as Manager (m/f/d) Physical Security to lead a global program protecting people, assets, and operations onsite. You will shape a global security strategy, standardize policies across sites, and conduct threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments while overseeing access control and identity management. Drive security awareness and training and coordinate global audits, external providers, and incident response in collaboration with CISO IT Security, Legal, Audit, and Facility Management. Requirements: degree in Security Management or related field, 8-10 years in physical security, proven global strategy execution, strong technical knowledge, familiarity with international standards and risk management, fluent English, willingness to travel. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable multinational impact and cross-functional collaboration.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Physical Security team. This role is crucial in safeguarding our organization's business continuity and protecting our employees, infrastructure, and resources worldwide. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various departments and external partners to create and maintain a secure environment, adapting strategies to meet specific risks and requirements.

• Develop and implement a global physical security strategy aligned with organizational risks and requirements.
• Establish and maintain consistent security standards and policies across all sites, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Conduct threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments for employees, facilities, and assets worldwide.
• Oversee access control, identity management, and other measures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Drive employee security awareness, training programs, and adherence to security protocols.
• Coordinate global security audits and manage relationships with external security providers and partners.
• Collaborate with CISO, IT Security, Legal, Audit, and Facility Management to strengthen security, crisis management, and incident response capabilities.

• Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field; additional security or crisis management certifications preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in physical security, ideally within a multinational organization.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing global security strategies and processes.
• Strong technical understanding of physical security systems, technologies, and regulations.
• Solid knowledge of international security standards, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally for site visits and audits.

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.