Director Corporate Security, EMEA - #188836

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D, we’re shaping the future of high-tech industries.

The Role

Our Corporate Security organization protects Coherent’s people, revenue, and industry-leading photonics innovation by building organizational resilience, facilitating risk-based decision-making, and reinforcing an environment of trust.

This role supports the design and delivery of physical security and resilience programs across the Coherent’s EMEA footprint—and will play a key part in driving global program scale up to bring consistency and value add at an enterprise level. This is a chance to build and drive implementation of net new programs, shape company-wide initiatives, and act as SME and strategic partner to business group leadership—while making a measurable impact on our people and culture.

What you will be doing…

• Act as the regional subject matter expert for physical security, resilience, and crisis management across EMEA.
• Lead and continuously improve a risk-based security program covering manufacturing sites, offices, laboratories, and R&D facilities.
• Conduct security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigation strategies to protect people, assets, and operations.
• Oversee security operations across the region, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external requirements.
• Develop and maintain incident response, crisis management, and business resilience frameworks to minimise operational disruption.
• Lead security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Deliver security awareness and resilience training to strengthen organisational preparedness.
• Manage security service providers and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, law enforcement, and external partners.
• Support the development and implementation of global security frameworks, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic security projects.
• Provide regional leadership during security incidents and support global security activities as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree. Relevant professional certifications desirable (i.e. ASIS CPP, advanced security management certificate, etc.).
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a corporate security management role or related role, preferably with experience at a multi-site, global manufacturer.
• Experiencing implementing physical and procedural control measures—and influencing behaviours—to protect intellectual property, trade secrets, and confidential information in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Previous exposure across a broad spectrum of corporate security domains including security risk assessment and auditing, manufacturing site security operations, personnel security, supply chain security, crisis management, etc.
• Familiarity with supply chain security standards (AEO, C-TPAT, TAPA).
• Demonstrated experience in leading/managing transformation initiatives, managing programs/projects, and utilizing operational excellence/continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Vendor and budget management experience.

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

APPLICATION & SELECTION

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to [email protected]. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.