Security Automation Lead

Adani Group; Mundra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks a proactive leader to manage automation and technology projects from ideation to launch, aligning with Adani guidelines, budgets and timelines. You will support design of advanced automation tech to meet functional objectives and drive security infrastructure improvements.

You will engage with business security teams, design initiatives aligned to the Security Strategy Roadmap, and oversee end-to-end project execution across Corporate, BU and Site levels, including training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or relevant field.
• Certifications including CPP / CFE / TAPA / PSP / CISSP / Industrial Security.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business security team to understand security technology requirements and automation needs.
• Design automation initiatives aligned to Group Security Strategy and ROI analysis.
• Manage execution of automation and technology projects at corporate / BU / site level.
• Collect and analyse cost data for budget estimation and ROI analysis.
• Monitor budgets and address overruns; stay updated on trends in security tech and automation.
• Formulate policy matrices for updating security automation equipment and applications.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to drive automation projects on time.
• Lead project phases at site level and facilitate training with technology partners.
• Monitor project governance, prepare RFIs and proposals; manage contracting and partner reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or relevant field

Certifications: CPP, CFE, TAPA, PSP, CISSP, Industrial Security

Job description

Manage automation and technology projects from ideation till the successful launch, in line with Adani process guidelines, budget plans and timelines Provide support in designing latest and advanced technology and automation initiatives to enable achievement of the functional objectives

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Engage with the business security team to understand their security technology requirements and subsequent automation needs
• Support in designing the automation initiatives aligned to the Group Security Strategy Roadmap to improve the gaps identified through diagnostic tests
• Manage the execution of the automation and technology projects at the Corporate/BU/Site level

Security Budgeting

• Provide support in collecting and analysing cost data for monetary evaluations of proposed projects through cost analysis, budget estimation and ROI analysis
• Monitor adherence to project budgets through continuous review; Address budget overruns/ deficit, if any
• Stay abreast with the new trends, latest technologies, new and advanced automation systems, applications and advanced equipment to continually improve the Security infrastructure at Adani
• Adapt the latest trends to Adani context in order to build a better integrated, innovative and more efficient security technology ecosystem

Systems Design

• Support in formulating policy framework and matrices for updating Security Automation equipment and applications
• Manage the execution of the organisation-wide diagnostic tests to evaluate the maturity of security processes; Identify technological interventions to drive process excellence
• Prepare design documents for Security Systems and validate from domain lead
• Manage the procurement of the required automation initiative
• Gather site/ business requirements and align the Security systems including CCTV System, Access Control System, Intruder Alarm System, and Building Management Systems with the stated requirements

Project Execution

• Coordinate with respective partner and internal stakeholders to drive the automation projects in a collaborative and time-bound manner
• Lead execution of all phases of the project at the site-level; Deploy the new systems and applications, and facilitate training sessions in collaboration with the technology partner at the sites to ensure seamless adoption

Project Governance

• Monitor adherence of the project to the group-defined frameworks
• Monitor the progress of the projects on pace of execution to ensure timely execution of the projects
• Participate in technology evaluation meetings to discuss relevance of current systems and applications
• Prepare the Request for Information (RFI) document to be circulated to potential partners
• Evaluate quotes, shortlist, and submit proposals to the Head of Technology for finalizing
• Manage contracting processes to get the select partner on board
• Track partner performance and conduct timely reviews to ensure quality, timelines and budgetary considerations; Escalate instances of non-performances
• Cultivate strategic relationships with partners and effectively leverage them for value additions to Adani

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or relevant field
• Preferable to have Certifications including Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) / Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification/ Physical Security Professional (PSP) / Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/ Industrial Security professional certifications

Experiences:

• More than 6 years of work experience in technology and automation with minimum 3 years in a similar role
• Rich experience of designing technology and automation interventions
• Hands-on experience with designing and executing medium/ large-scale automation projects
• Familiarity with end-to-end security operations including Access Control, Traffic Management, Patrolling & Surveillance, Control Room Operations
• Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders – internal as well as external
• Preferable to have worked in an organization with diversified business