Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Wärtsilä: Area Security Manager (AMER) We are looking for an Area Security Manager to join our safety‑minded AMER QEHS team and support major growth in the Americas region, with particular focus on the USA and Mexico. This role supports our Energy, Energy Storage, and Marine businesses across the Western Hemisphere down to Argentina. What will you be doing? As an Area Security Manager, you will: <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Maintain and develop security operations across the AMER region, ensuring security compliance and regional alignment with Group standards.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Implement the Corporate Incident and Crisis Management Concept in the area and lead crisis preparedness and response.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Implement Corporate Premises Security Guidelines and associated risk management (access control, CCTV, processes, tools).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Support personnel vetting and background screening in cooperation with HR; manage confidentiality of classified information.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Lead security communications and stakeholder management in your area; drive customer satisfaction.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Consult on safety and related risks: Code of Conduct and compliance, certain cyber risks, health threats, and financial crime.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Oversee business travel security and country risk; coordinate potential evacuations.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Conduct and oversee internal investigations in coordination with Legal/Compliance.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Manage vendor relationships and performance for security services and systems.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Execute structured security risk assessments; monitor regional threats and implement proactive mitigations.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Provide corporate security expertise to Managing Directors, security coordinators, and business owners.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Train and develop global/local personnel on relevant security topics.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensure Data Protection and Privacy compliance in your area.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Lead the regional security network (Country Security Coordinators and Travel Coordinators) and act as deputy/second coordinator to the Regional Security lead when needed.</li></ul> Key responsibilities focus <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Overseeing security compliance across sites and operations.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Vendor management and contract/scope performance.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Regional activities coordination across USA, Mexico, and Latin America.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Crisis management and business continuity.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Internal investigations and incident response.</li></ul> Who you are <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">A trustworthy corporate security professional with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese is desired (not required).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Strong investigative skills; able to handle sensitive matters discreetly.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Comfortable operating in complex, high‑growth environments and coordinating across multiple countries and cultures.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </li></ul>To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Relevant education (bachelor’s or master’s) and solid related work experience; background in administration or a military/law‑enforcement environment is a strong plus.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">10+ years in security and risk management covering premises, travel, personnel security, crisis/BCM, and relevant cyber interfaces.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Deep knowledge of corporate security domains and regional risk landscapes in the Americas.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Relevant industry certification preferred (e.g., CPP or equivalent).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Very good oral and written English skills; Spanish required; Portuguese (desired).</li></ul> Location and travel <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Prefered location Mexico City. Regular regional travel expected.</li></ul> Why you and us You will be part of a global organization with local presence and a dynamic environment of highly motivated, skilled colleagues. We offer meaningful, challenging work with opportunities for personal and professional development. If this resonates with your experience and aspirations, we look forward to receiving your application.</div></div></div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div> </div></div><div> </div>  Last application date: 19/11/2025  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.  Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Security Manager, AMER

Wärtsilä is an innovative&nbsp;technology company known for&nbsp;being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.&nbsp;Our ultimate aim is&nbsp;to provide increased value to both&nbsp;our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.&nbsp; We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised&nbsp;and sustainable future.&nbsp;By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Wärtsilä: Area Security Manager (AMER)&nbsp;We are looking for an Area Security Manager to join our safety‑minded AMER QEHS team and support major growth in the Americas region, with particular focus on the USA and Mexico. This role supports our Energy, Energy Storage, and Marine businesses across the Western Hemisphere down to Argentina.&nbsp;What will you be doing? As an Area Security Manager, you will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain and develop security operations across the AMER region, ensuring security compliance and regional alignment with Group standards.</li><li>Implement the Corporate Incident and Crisis Management Concept in the area and lead crisis preparedness and response.</li><li>Implement Corporate Premises Security Guidelines and associated risk management (access control, CCTV, processes, tools).</li><li>Support personnel vetting and background screening in cooperation with HR; manage confidentiality of classified information.</li><li>Lead security communications and stakeholder management in your area; drive customer satisfaction.</li><li>Consult on safety and related risks: Code of Conduct and compliance, certain cyber risks, health threats, and financial crime.</li><li>Oversee business travel security and country risk; coordinate potential evacuations.</li><li>Conduct and oversee internal investigations in coordination with Legal/Compliance.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and performance for security services and systems.</li><li>Execute structured security risk assessments; monitor regional threats and implement proactive mitigations.</li><li>Provide corporate security expertise to Managing Directors, security coordinators, and business owners.</li><li>Train and develop global/local personnel on relevant security topics.</li><li>Ensure Data Protection and Privacy compliance in your area.</li><li>Lead the regional security network (Country Security Coordinators and Travel Coordinators) and act as deputy/second coordinator to the Regional Security lead when needed.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key responsibilities focus&nbsp;<ul><li>Overseeing security compliance across sites and operations.</li><li>Vendor management and contract/scope performance.</li><li>Regional activities coordination across USA, Mexico, and Latin America.</li><li>Crisis management and business continuity.</li><li>Internal investigations and incident response.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who you are&nbsp;<ul><li>A trustworthy corporate security professional with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.</li><li>Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese is desired (not required).</li><li>Strong investigative skills; able to handle sensitive matters discreetly.</li><li>Comfortable operating in complex, high‑growth environments and coordinating across multiple countries and cultures.</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant education (bachelor’s or master’s) and solid related work experience; background in administration or a military/law‑enforcement environment is a strong plus.</li><li>10+ years in security and risk management covering premises, travel, personnel security, crisis/BCM, and relevant cyber interfaces.</li><li>Deep knowledge of corporate security domains and regional risk landscapes in the Americas.</li><li>Relevant industry certification preferred (e.g., CPP or equivalent).</li><li>Very good oral and written English skills; Spanish required; Portuguese (desired).</li></ul>&nbsp;Location and travel&nbsp;<ul><li>Prefered location Mexico City. Regular regional travel expected.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why you and us You will be part of a global organization with local presence and a dynamic environment of highly motivated, skilled colleagues. We offer meaningful, challenging work with opportunities for personal and professional development. If this resonates with your experience and aspirations, we look forward to receiving your application.</div></div></div><div><div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div><div>&nbsp;</div> &nbsp;Last application date: 19/11/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.&nbsp; Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;

Security Manager, AMER

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