Security Manager Wirtgen Group (m​/f​/d

WIRTGEN GROUP - Construction Technologies Holding GmbH

Paving the Way to New Opportunities – Welcome to the Construction Technologies Holding GmbH

The Wirtgen Group is a leading internationally active group of companies in the construction equipment sector with around 9,000 employees worldwide. As a strong branch of John Deere and with our specialized product brands Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and Ciber as well as production facilities in Germany, Brazil, China, and India, we stand for innovation, quality and progress.

The way we work is characterized by technical excellence, global cooperation, and a strong sense of community. People with the most diverse skills and perspectives help us pave new paths and shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. Join the trailblazing team at our location in Windhagen and play your part in shaping the future. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a full-time and permanent

Security plays a critical role in protecting people, assets, information and business continuity across the Wirtgen Group. The Security Manager Wirtgen Group is expected to combine operational security leadership with strategic governance, travel risk management, crisis preparedness, physical security systems expertise and the ability to advise senior management in a complex international environment.

As Security Manager Wirtgen Group, you serve as the primary security lead for Wirtgen Group entities within John Deere’s Enterprise Security & Preparedness organization. You translate global security standards into practical local execution, advise management, manage security risks and coordinate key internal and external partners. Major tasks:

• Lead security activities and governance across Wirtgen Group locations, including implementation of John Deere security standards, site requirements, assessments and corrective actions
• Manage travel risk, oversee physical security operations and support crisis preparedness, while maintaining trusted relationships with management, HR, Legal, IT, Facilities and professional security networks
• Support investigations, incident response and liaison with internal stakeholders, external partners and authorities where required

What you bring to the table:

• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate security or risk management function. Experience in law enforcement, military, aviation security, investigations or international security consulting may be considered where they demonstrate transferable experience in a corporate environment
• Strong German and English communication skills, with the ability to advise management and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound understanding of risk-based security controls, physical security systems, incident response and international business environments
• Ability to combine strategic governance with practical execution, concise reporting and confident decision support under pressure
• Willingness to travel internationally and a high level of integrity, discretion, judgement and resilience
• Degree in security management, risk management, safety management, business administration or equivalent professional experience
• Additional qualifications in security, crisis, emergency or investigation management are desirable

Our offer:

• Security: Performance-related remuneration and above-average social benefits
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
• Growth: Opportunities for self-determined personal and professional development
• Diversity: Varied areas of responsibility, room to help shape the company, intercultural network
• Enthusiasm: Become part of a leading international group of companies
• Culture: Flat hierarchies, regular feedback and direct communication channels
• Achieve more as part of a team:Open-minded and highly qualified colleagues who enjoy their work, cohesion is a living reality with us