Head of Corporate Security

Job Description

Role Summary

The Director of Corporate Security owns the development and implementation of Kraft Heinz’s global security strategy to protect the Company’s people, facilities, assets, and reputation while enabling organizational resilience, business continuity and risk management. This role oversees strategic threat intelligence, executive protection, travel and event risk, geopolitical risk preparedness, and facility/site security assessment and asset protection. This role also closely collaborates with internal cross-functional stakeholders on Kraft Heinz’s crisis management strategy and framework and is a key member of the Global Crisis Management Response Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Kraft Heinz’s global corporate security strategy, standards, and response/preparedness plan in collaboration with Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Enterprise Risk Management, and other senior leaders.
• Oversee training and awareness exercises to ensure the corporate security strategy is effectively cascaded and implemented throughout the enterprise.
• Lead the Company’s executive protection program – including travel and event security – and oversee security standards and activities for senior leadership and Directors.
• Manage threat intelligence, horizon scanning, and global risk monitoring, providing periodic updates to senior leadership and Enterprise Risk Management on geopolitical risks, business continuity, organizational resiliency, and strategic risk mitigation.
• Develop and deliver preventative programs to protect against workplace violence, criminal financial loss, counterfeiting, sabotage, insider and external threats, illegal acts, and property and environmental crimes.
• Partner with the E&C Crisis Management Lead to develop and maintain a unified crisis response framework and preparedness approach.
• Advise stakeholders cross the enterprise on security-related matters – including Legal, Communications, IT Security, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Operations and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Manage external security partners and establish collaborative relationships with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
• Rapid response to security incidents and help reduce exposure and liability related to threats against the Company’s people, assets, interests, and reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive background in corporate security, law enforcement, or military service.
• Strategic expertise in physical security, executive protection, and enterprise risk management.
• Experience leading threat assessments, investigations, and crisis response efforts.
• Working knowledge of surveillance technology, risk assessment tools, and security intelligence platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively mobilize cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to satisfy enhanced security-related background checks and obtain necessary clearances, If and as required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and judgment skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$190,300.00 - $237,900.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.