SBU Head - Security & Intel.

Adani Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks a Regional Security Head to lead security operations across multiple sites in Maharashtra and Mumbai. You will align security measures with the Security Strategy Roadmap, manage budgets, and lead a team to protect infrastructure, personnel and assets.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, audits, crisis management, and coordinating with local authorities. A senior practitioner with 10–15 years of experience is preferred, with relevant certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (any) with a preferred postgraduate in a relevant field.
• 10–15 years of experience in large/mid-sized site operations with access control, risk, surveillance, crisis response.
• Certifications such as CPP, CFE, TAPA, PSP, PMP are valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to regional security strategy and governance aligned with policy.
• Develop and monitor security budgets (Capex/Opex) with approvals.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident response planning.
• Oversee security control room operations and liaison with authorities.
• Manage outsourced security staff and recruitment for critical roles.
• Drive security projects and ensure integration with regional operations.

Skills

Automated Surveillance Systems

Data Analytics

Threat Intelligence

Fire Prevention

Safety Compliance

Intelligence & Vigilance

Physical Security

Risk Management

Crisis Management

Security Audits

Investigative Mindset

Governance & Compliance

Security Operations

System Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree (any)

Postgraduate degree in a relevant field

CPP / CFE / TAPA / PSP / PMP certifications (Value Addition)

Tools

Security budgets management tools

ERCP design & crisis plans

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Regional Security Head is responsible for managing security operations across multiple sites, aligning security measures with business goals and the Security Strategy Roadmap.
• This role ensures comprehensive protection of infrastructure, personnel, and assets through proactive threat assessment, risk management, and the deployment of security strategies that ensure business continuity.
• This role also oversees security-related automation, infrastructure projects, and leads a team to foster a safe and secure environment for employees, stakeholders, and designated protectees.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Regional Security Head Security Strategy & Governance: Contribute to the Security Strategy and roadmap, aligning regional security initiatives with corporate policy.
• Develop, manage, and monitor security budgets (Capex and Opex) and secure approvals in consultation with the Vertical Security Head.
• Participate in governance meetings, reviewing ongoing initiatives, and suggesting improvements.
• Security Risk Management & Audit: Build relationships with local authorities and media to gather intelligence, assessing risks based on current events.
• Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring timely mitigation of gaps in infrastructure, technology, and processes.
• Coordinate internal and third-party audits, addressing findings promptly to maintain a reliable security management system.
• Crisis & Incident Management: Design and implement Emergency Response and Control Plans (ERCP) for crisis scenarios, ensuring preparedness and swift recovery.
• Supervise Quick Reaction Team (QRT) readiness and refine response plans based on incident learnings.
• Security Operations Management: Monitor adherence to SOPs and SOGs, generating MIS reports for updates to Site CEO and Vertical Security Head.
• Oversee Site Security Control Room operations, integrating with the National Security Control Room for seamless incident escalation.
• Manage access control, visitor access, traffic flow, and ensure proper surveillance to maintain operational vigilance.
• Investigation & Due Diligence: Lead investigations into incidents such as theft, fraud, and vandalism, and implement corrective actions.
• Report findings and provide insights into critical incidents to business units.
• Protection & Performance Improvement: Establish performance metrics for security functions and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct security events as per annual plans, ensuring robust protection protocols are maintained.
• Outsourced Manpower Management: Oversee recruitment, performance, and welfare of outsourced security staff, ensuring alignment with defined standards.
• Lead recruitment for vacant positions, foster a performance-driven culture, and support talent identification for critical roles.
• Project Management: Drive projects focused on security technology implementation and infrastructure enhancement in line with group security standards.
• Ensure seamless project integration into regional operations, engaging stakeholders for effective adoption.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal Key Stakeholders - Internal: Site Team Human Resources Key Stakeholders - External Existing Partners Auditors Local Police District administration, local governing bodies, local leaders, and local community

Technical Competencies

• Automated Surveillance Systems-REA,Data Analytics and Threat Intelligence-REA,Fire Prevention and Safety Compliance-REA,Intelligence & Vigilance Management-REA,Physical Security of Assets-REA,Risk/Emergency Response & Crisis Management -REA,Security Audits & Investigative Mindset-REA,Security Governance and Compliance-REA,Security Operations Management-REA,System Integration and Interoperability-REA

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree (any) and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Preferable to have Certifications including Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) / Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification/ Physical Security Professional (PSP) / Industrial Security professional certifications/ Project Management Professional (PMP) (Value Addition) Work Experience (Range of years): 10-15 Years Preferred Industry: Experience in managing large or mid-sized site operations involving access control, risk management, surveillance, and crisis response; adept in budget management, compliance, and investigation protocols.