Regional IT Physical Security Specialist

BMW Group•Woodcliff Lake, NJ

3d•$62,500 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads the planning, implementation, and maintenance of security and workplace technology systems (e.g., CCTV, access control) for Non-Production sites across the Americas Region, ensuring long-term security requirements are met. Acts as the primary security IT contact and subject matter expert for technical inquiries, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, business units, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Develops, enforces, and aligns security policies, standards, and procedures with BMW Group strategy and supports compliance with industry regulations and audits. Manages complex security projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery, while communicating status and collaborating with internal customers and external specialists. Monitors security system performance, service level agreements (SLAs), and facilitates quality improvements to maintain operational effectiveness. Provides situational awareness, influences internal and external partners, resolves conflicts, interprets policies, and aligns financial aspects related to security operations. Communicates effectively across all organizational levels and external partners, including law enforcement and vendors, often under high-pressure and critical conditions.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; (Preferred) OR AA/AS degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field AND the equivalent of 2 years of professional experience in information technology; OR The equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in information technology.
5-10 years of related incident management professional experience gained from a qualified organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, business, military, government, law enforcement and/or public safety entity.
Experience will include liaison experience with external partners (service providers, public safety agencies and peers).
Proficient in Physical Security topics (e.g. access, security concepts, corporate security strategy, etc.)
Expertise in corporate security IT Systems (Guardian, ELAN etc.)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, implementation, and maintenance of security and workplace technology systems (e.g., CCTV, access control) for Non-Production sites across the Americas Region, ensuring long-term security requirements are met.
Acts as the primary security IT contact and subject matter expert for technical inquiries, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, business units, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Develops, enforces, and aligns security policies, standards, and procedures with BMW Group strategy and supports compliance with industry regulations and audits.
Manages complex security projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery, while communicating status and collaborating with internal customers and external specialists.
Monitors security system performance, service level agreements (SLAs), and facilitates quality improvements to maintain operational effectiveness.
Provides situational awareness, influences internal and external partners, resolves conflicts, interprets policies, and aligns financial aspects related to security operations.
Communicates effectively across all organizational levels and external partners, including law enforcement and vendors, often under high-pressure and critical conditions.