Latin America Regional Security Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for a highly seasoned Latin America security professional with 15+ years of experience managing complex geopolitical risks, leading regional protection programs, and guiding multinational organizations through dynamic threat environments. The Regional Security Manager (RSM) will lead large-scale regional security initiatives, mentor security teams, and implement advanced security strategies tailored to Latin America operational, cultural, and political contexts. Responsibilities emphasize senior-level leadership, cross-functional collaboration, advanced risk mitigation, and strategic decision-making tailored to high-risk, high-visibility environments in Latin America.

Requirements

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
Advanced Planning & Strategy
Risk Management Expertise
Decision Making & Critical Thinking
Global & Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Personnel Security Leadership
Security Operations Management
Data Analysis & Reporting
Training Program Leadership
15+ years of experience managing complex geopolitical risks, leading regional protection programs, and guiding multinational organizations through dynamic threat environments.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of progressive security leadership experience, primarily in Latin American regions.
Proven expertise in regional risk assessment, crisis management, personnel safety, cultural intelligence, and geopolitical analysis.
Demonstrated history of overseeing complex security operations across multi-country environments.
Ability to collaborate with senior executives, government bodies, and cross-functional global teams.
Regional language proficiency (Spanish, Portuguese, English, or others depending on operational scope).
Experience leading security programs for US government or multinational corporations in Latin America.
Advanced academic credentials (e.g., Security Studies, International Relations) or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and continually assess Caterpillar’s Latin America regional security profile, enhancing intelligence gathering and reporting from local, regional, and international sources.
Build and sustain high-level relationships with government, law enforcement, private security firms, and regional networks to support enterprise security objectives.
Direct the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of regional security plans, SOPs, and contingency measures.
Maintains/manages liaison relationships with internal and external security professionals, oversees security related agreements and working relationships with private security companies and local networks.