Lead Associate - Security

Godrej Industries Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work options

Flexible work options

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group is seeking a Lead Security professional to design and oversee the company-wide security program across its real estate assets and corporate offices in Mumbai. You will lead security operations, partner with vendors, and establish robust governance, risk, and incident response practices.

The role demands 10–12 years of security leadership experience, with a focus on large commercial real estate portfolios and crisis management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Law, Défense, Criminal studies, Risk Management, Engineering or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive security leadership experience; 8–10 years in senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization-wide security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee security operations across Commercial Assets, Development projects and corporate offices.
• Establish standards for CCTV, access control, biometrics, visitor management, and security technologies.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, ERP, DMP, and BCP; act as Incident Commander during major crises.
• Coordinate with authorities and manage security vendors and technology partners.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis management

Security operations

Vendor management

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Security Management

MBA or Master's Degree preferred

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Ventures

Godrej Ventures (GV) is a leading real estate investment management firm with ~US$2.5 billion in AUM, focused on Grade A office developments across Bengaluru, NCR, Pune and Mumbai. The portfolio spans ~10 million sq. ft. of institutional-quality office assets across stabilized core and development assets. GV is fully integrated across the value chain with in‑house capabilities in investments, fund management, design & development, leasing and property management.

www.godrejventure.com

Role Objective

The Lead Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's security strategy across all real estate assets and corporate operations. The role ensures the protection of people, property, information, reputation, and business continuity through robust physical security systems, risk management programs, emergency response planning, and security governance.

The incumbent will lead security operations across the portfolio, manage security service providers, coordinate with law enforcement and government agencies, and establish best-in-class security practices that enhance tenant, customer, employee, and visitor safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Security Leadership
• Develop and implement the organization-wide security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish security policies, SOPs, standards, and governance frameworks across all assets.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risk exposure.
• Build a proactive security culture across the organization.
• Physical Security Management
• Oversee security operations across Commercial Assets, Development projects & corporate offices.
• Ensure effective deployment of manpower, access control, surveillance, perimeter security, and visitor management systems.
• Establish standards for CCTV systems, command centres, intrusion detection systems, and security technologies.
• Evaluate and implement innovative security solutions and smart technologies.
• Asset and Property Protection
• Develop security measures to protect company assets, infrastructure, and critical facilities.
• Ensure protection against theft, vandalism, trespassing, sabotage, and unauthorized access.
• Monitor security performance across all properties through audits and inspections.
• Investigate security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Crisis Management and Business Continuity
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Establish and periodically test Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Disaster Management Plans (DMP), and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
• Act as Incident Commander during major emergencies.
• Coordinate with emergency services, police, fire departments, and local authorities during crises.
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Conduct enterprise security risk assessments across the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and security standards.
• Support legal and compliance teams during investigations and litigation-related matters.
• Maintain statutory security records and documentation.
• Vendor and Contract Management
• Manage security service providers and technology partners.
• Develop security manpower deployment models and service level agreements.
• Conduct performance reviews and security audits of contractors.
• Drive service quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Security Technology & Control Room Operations
• Oversee centralized command centres and monitoring operations.
• Drive implementation and management of:
• CCTV Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Biometrics
• Visitor Management Systems
• RFID Solutions
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
• Security Analytics and AI-based Monitoring
• Analyse security trends and incident data for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with Property Management, Facilities, Leasing, HR, Legal, EHS, IT, Development and Operations teams.
• Build strong relationships with tenants and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with government authorities, police departments, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
• Training and Development
• Design and execute security training programs.
• Conduct mock drills for fire, emergency evacuation, active threat, and disaster response scenarios.
• Develop competency frameworks for security personnel.
• Promote awareness programs for employees, tenants, and occupants.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Law, Défense, Criminal studies, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree preferred.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
• PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• Certified Security Management Professional
• Crisis Management / Business Continuity Certifications
• Fire & Life Safety Certifications

Experience And Skills

• Years of progressive security leadership experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years in a senior security leadership role.
• Experience managing security operations across large commercial real estate portfolios, business parks, malls, mixed-use developments, or hospitality assets.
• Prior experience in Armed Forces, Police, Paramilitary, Intelligence Services, or Corporate Security leadership is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in crisis management, investigations, technology-driven security operations, and vendor management.

Work Experience

10–12 years

Be an equal parent

• Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

• Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
• Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.