Sr Director, Global Security

Mondelēz International • Chicago, IL

4d • $174,100 - $287,265 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Security develops, implements, and monitors Mondelēz International’s global security strategy and operations to protect people, assets, and operations from internal and external threats. Reporting to the Chief Global Ethics & Compliance Officer, who oversees Enterprise Risk Management, the role works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective, resilient, and efficient security services in a complex global environment. The position advises executive leadership on security matters, including executive protection, and promotes security preparedness, risk mitigation, and response across the organization.

The role leads a global security team and oversees global security programs and operations, including physical security and security systems, regulatory security programs, threat management, insider-threat prevention, investigations, executive protection, and employee travel security. It also manages security standards, policies, budgets, and continuous improvement, while partnering with senior leaders to integrate security priorities into business decisions. The position is Chicago HQ based and requires international travel.

Requirements

• Graduate or university degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a similar field.
• Background in intelligence or law enforcement combined with corporate experience.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience and a successful track record managing security for a global organization.
• Board certification in security management: Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Active membership in at least two international security industry associations, such as ISMA, ASIS, IACP, ATAP, DSAC, or OSAC.
• Active U.S. government security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong leadership experience leading direct and indirect reporting organizations or teams.
• In-depth knowledge of global security threats, trends, operations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in technical, procedural, and physical security risk management.
• Practical experience handling major investigations, incidents, or crises, and leading, setting up, and operating executive protection programs.
• Familiarity with civil, criminal, and employment law, as well as global data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements.
• Broad experience applying risk-management principles, strong business acumen, and problem-solving ability.
• Extensive experience working across geographies and jurisdictions.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to travel internationally; position is based at the Chicago headquarters.

Nice To Haves

• Senior Executive Service (SES) membership or equivalent.
• Fluency in an additional language.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and monitor a comprehensive global security strategy aligned with company vision and goals.
• Lead a global security team and ensure consistent, effective delivery of security services and operations worldwide.
• Oversee security measures to protect people, assets, and operations, including physical security, security systems, regulatory programs, threat management, the security operations center, mass notification, security awareness, and workplace-violence prevention and intervention.
• Set and implement the executive protection program through ongoing risk assessments, action plans, and processes responsive to changing risks.
• Collaborate with global, regional, and business-unit senior leaders to integrate security priorities into business operations and decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of security operations, processes, and activities.
• Promote a security-conscious culture and brief key stakeholders on risks, incidents, and opportunities.
• Oversee major security investigations and significant incidents.
• Develop and manage the security budget, allocating resources effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee employee travel security protocols, including threat assessments, travel alerts, and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Ensure global security standards, policies, and protocols are monitored, reviewed, and updated regularly.

Benefits

• Participation in a competitive bonus program, with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• Eligibility to participate in a long-term incentive program.
• Health insurance.
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director