General Manager – Security

Job Title: General Manager – Security Company

Company: Confidential

We are seeking a highly experienced General Manager to lead and manage a security services company providing manned guarding and integrated security solutions across multiple sites and sectors. The role is responsible for overall business performance, operational excellence,
business development
, and client relationship management
, ensuring service quality, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. This position will oversee security operations, contracts, workforce deployment, and financial performance while strengthening the company’s market presence.

Strategic Leadership & Business Management

• Define and execute the company’s strategy, business plans, and growth objectives.
• Drive revenue growth through business development
  , market expansion, and client acquisition.
• Oversee corporate governance, policies, and operational frameworks.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Lead BD activities including opportunity identification, proposal preparation, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, property owners, facility managers, and government entities.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, contract retention, and long-term partnerships.

Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end security operations, including manned guarding, site supervision, and incident management
  .
• Ensure effective deployment, scheduling, and performance of security personnel across all sites.
• Monitor service delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with Ministry of Interior (MOI) regulations, licensing requirements, and security standards.
• Oversee QHSE compliance, risk management, and audit processes.
• Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability management.
• Monitor margins, payroll costs, and operational efficiency.
• Approve pricing strategies, contract variations, and commercial terms.
• Lead, develop, and manage security operations teams and site supervisors.
• Oversee recruitment, training, certification, and performance management of security personnel.
• Promote a disciplined, professional, and client-focused security culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Security Management
  , or a related field.
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in the security services industry, with 7–10 years in a senior leadership or GM role
  .
• Proven experience managing manned guarding operations and large security work forces.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi security regulations, MOI requirements, and licensing frameworks
  .
• Demonstrated success in business development and key client management
  .
• Strong commercial, financial, and operational leadership skills.
• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Strong client relationship and negotiation skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Operational discipline and risk management.
• High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.