Senior Associate, Facility Services

Schneider Electric; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a seasoned Security Officer to lead our end-to-end security strategy across India. You will govern physical and digital security, coordinate emergency response, risk management, and investigations while ensuring business continuity across multiple locations.

You will drive security governance, budgets, and oversee security technologies, working with IT, police, and government agencies to maintain a world-class security program aligned with our IMPACT values.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; postgraduate qualifications in Security Management, Risk Management, or Business Management preferred.
• Mandatory: Commissioned Officer or equivalent leadership experience from Armed Forces/Paramilitary forces.
• 18+ years of progressive security leadership experience across multiple locations.
• Experience leading security for multinational corporations or manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of corporate security management, physical security, risk assessment, and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a site-specific security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead physical security across plants, offices, warehouses, and facilities.
• Drive corporate security governance, policies, SOPs, and compliance.
• Establish access control, visitor management, CCTV, and incident management systems.
• Partner with IT to enhance digital security with integrated technologies and analytics.
• Lead emergency response planning, crisis management, and business continuity initiatives.
• Engage with police, fire services, and regulatory authorities during emergencies.
• Lead investigations into security incidents and policy violations with confidentiality.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat intelligence reviews with mitigations.
• Manage outsourced security with governance and audits; drive cost efficiency.

Skills

Corporate Security Management

Physical Security Systems

Security Risk Assessment

Crisis & Emergency Management

Investigation Management

Business Continuity Planning

Security Technology & Digital Security

Executive Protection

Incident Command Systems

Liaison with Police & Government

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Postgraduate qualifications in Security Management

Commissioned Officer / Armed Forces leadership

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Incident management software

Surveillance analytics

Job description

The Security Officer will be responsible for leading and driving the organization’s end-to-end security strategy across all India locations. The role encompasses physical security, corporate security governance, emergency response, digital security experience (in collaboration with IT), risk management, investigations, crisis management, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will establish a high-performance security culture through discipline, operational excellence, and proactive risk mitigation while ensuring business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive site specific security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead all aspects of physical security across manufacturing plants, offices, warehouses, R&D centers, and other facilities.
• Drive corporate security governance, policies, standards, SOPs, and security compliance across all locations.
• Establish robust access control, visitor management, surveillance (CCTV), command center operations, intrusion detection, and incident management systems.
• Partner with IT and Digital teams to enhance the digital security experience through integrated security technologies, smart access systems, analytics, and digital monitoring platforms.
• Lead emergency response planning, crisis management, disaster preparedness, and business continuity initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Police, Fire Services, District Administration, Intelligence Agencies, and other government authorities to ensure effective coordination during emergencies.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, theft, fraud, workplace violence, and policy violations while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments, vulnerability studies, and threat intelligence reviews, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage outsourced security agencies through strong governance, performance management, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Develop security budgets, optimize costs, and drive operational excellence without compromising security standards.
• Lead security awareness programs, emergency drills, executive protection protocols, and employee safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, corporate policies, and global security standards.
• Provide strategic leadership to regional security teams, fostering accountability, discipline, and a high-performance culture.

Candidate Profile

Graduate in any discipline; postgraduate qualifications in Security Management, Risk Management, or Business Management are preferred.

Mandatory: Commissioned Officer or equivalent leadership experience from the Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, or Central Police Organizations.

18–25+ years of progressive experience in corporate and industrial security, with significant leadership responsibility across multiple locations.

Proven experience leading security functions for large multinational organizations or major manufacturing and industrial environments.

Deep understanding of:

• Corporate Security Management
• Physical Security Systems
• Security Risk Assessment
• Crisis & Emergency Management
• Investigation Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Security Technology & Digital Security Integration
• Executive Protection
• Incident Command Systems
• Strong exposure to liaison with Police, Government Authorities, Fire Services, and regulatory agencies.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

High integrity, discipline, professionalism, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Desired Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a proactive risk management mindset.
• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong command over corporate security protocols and global security standards.
• Highly disciplined, ethical, and execution-focused.
• Outstanding crisis leadership and emergency decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Technology-oriented with knowledge of modern integrated security platforms, AI-enabled surveillance, analytics, and smart security solutions.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Armed Forces background with distinguished service.
• Experience leading security for multinational corporations, global capability centers, manufacturing plants, or critical infrastructure.
• Exposure to integrated security operations across multiple states in India.
• Demonstrated success in transforming security functions through technology, governance, and operational excellence.

This role requires an accomplished security leader who combines military discipline with corporate maturity, has a proven track record of leading large, geographically dispersed security operations, and can build a world-class, technology-enabled security organization while ensuring the safety of people, assets, information, and business operations across India.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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