Godrej Group—Lead - Privacy & Protection

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Description: 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. https://www.godrejindustries.com/ About Godrej Living Private Limited (GLPL) Godrej Living is your gateway to the realm of innovative and sustainable living solutions. As an extension of the esteemed Godrej Group, a conglomerate with over 125 years of legacy, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of your living experience. At Godrej Living, we take pride in creating and maintaining happy, environmentally responsible residential communities that provide comfort, peace of mind and a sense of belonging. Our comprehensive Community Development services are designed to ensure that every aspect of your living and working space is meticulously maintained, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - enjoying your life to the fullest. www.godrejproperties.com About the role The Lead - Privacy & Protection will be responsible for driving security governance, risk mitigation, and protection initiatives across Godrej Living's operations nationally. The role will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for security processes, resource deployment standards, incident prevention, emergency response, and crisis management. Working closely with facility management leadership, legal and liaison functions, strategic service partners, and external law enforcement agencies, the incumbent will strengthen organizational resilience, ensure readiness for security-related incidents, and foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all locations. Key Responsibilities Culture Building · Gather market-leading security practices and emerging industry trends. · Share and drive implementation of at least one best practice across sites every month. · Promote a culture of vigilance, preparedness, and continuous improvement. Critical Process Ownership · Provide training and support for conducting mock drills across all sites. · Establish and govern security processes and resource deployment norms to prevent incidents. · Share security advisories and maintain a high security posture across locations. · Standardize SOPs for managing security agencies and service providers. Incident Response & Expert Support · Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, vulnerability studies, and threat analyses. · Identify operational, physical, environmental, and reputational risks and recommend mitigation strategies. · Monitor emerging threats and implement preventive and corrective actions. · Lead security audits and periodic reviews to ensure risk controls remain effective. · Lead effective incident and emergency response management across all business locations. · Develop and maintain liaison networks with law enforcement agencies and local authorities. · Support the preparation and implementation of Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) across sites. · Recommend and implement innovative security solutions and best practices. · Conduct investigations and investigative interviews for reported incidents. · Ensure timely incident reporting through approved communication channels and technology platforms. Post Possession Customer Experience · Conduct quarterly management reviews with guarding and security service providers. · Support hiring, onboarding, and KPI development for security personnel. · Publish security newsletters, advisories, and awareness communications on a regular basis. · Strengthen customer confidence through robust security governance and visibility. Quality Management · Prepare and maintain an annual calendar for security drills and preparedness exercises. · Drive capability-building and development initiatives for security teams. · Monitor quality standards and ensure consistency of service delivery across all sites. · Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness. Partner Management · Manage security partners and guarding vendors across locations. · Conduct periodic site reviews and night inspections with security officers and vendor representatives. · Develop strategic partnerships to ensure effective PAN India service delivery. · Monitor vendor performance, SLA adherence, and governance standards. Work Experience - Experience in Security Management, Risk Management, Security audits and ensuring physical security - Experience managing multi-location operations – PAN India or atleast zonal - Prior exposure to Real Estate, Facilities Management, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Corporate Security, or Integrated Townships preferred. - Must be comfortable in travelling PAN India. Key Competencies - Enterprise Risk Management - Privacy & Protection Governance - Security Operations Management - Crisis Management & Emergency Response - Incident Investigation & Resolution - Corporate Security & Asset Protection - Compliance & Audit Management - Vendor Governance - Government & Regulatory Liaison Educational Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. - Certifications in Security Management / Risk Management - CBP is must Work Experience 15-18 years Benefits Benefits 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. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you. Skills: financial services, fire safety, real estate