Purpose/Objective

Manage zonal security operations in harmony with business objectives and Security Strategy Roadmap across businesses.

Protect enterprise wide infrastructure to ensure business continuity, creating a safe environment for all employees and stakeholders and ensuring enhanced security and personal safety of “designated protectives” Address fraud & misconduct through a well-established framework to prevent, detect, respond, and refine strategies and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Security Strategy ► Contribute to business Security strategy and Security roadmap by providing zonal perspective as per Business Security Plan.

► Align the zonal security strategy with the group policy ► Lead strategic initiatives aligned to business requirements at the zone / plant level; Institutionalise operational excellence initiatives for the zone

Security Budgeting ► Plan, prepare and monitor security budget including Capex and Opex; Finalise the budget with Vertical Security Head and get sanction on the same ► Monitor adherence to budgets and consult with Vertical Security Head in case of budget

shortage/ overruns Governance ► Conduct timely reviews of all on-going strategic initiatives at the zone ► Participate in governance council meetings to suggest improvements and discuss pressing issues with key stakeholders

Intelligence & Vigilance ► Cultivate reliable sources of information with key decision makers in administrative bodies, police, local community and media to gather intelligence ► Monitor and analyze daily local, national, and international news that might impact the

organization or the zone ► Analyze the gathered intelligence, foresee risks, and develop mitigation plans ► Monitor the vigilance level of the zone Security operations and drive alertness at all times Security Risk Assessment

► Conduct security risk assessment and implement mitigation measures in consultation with Vertical Security Head to counter threats and vulnerabilities ► Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in the established Security infrastructure, operations,

systems, technologies of the zone.

Prioritise the gap and closed it within timeline.

► Assess the varied Security threat scenarios including product theft, vandalism, acts of terror, pilferage, assault, unauthorized access facing the zone ► Review the SRA report and ensure mitigation measures are put in place as per the findings

Security Audits ► Facilitate internal or third party security audits and conduct timely checks to ensure reliability of Security management system and submit report of audit findings to the Corporate Team

► Review the Security audit report, analyse findings and conduct dialogue with the concerned stakeholders for action planning and resolution; Ensure prompt closure of open audit findings ► Design ERCP (Emergency response and control plan) plans for crises/ emergencies/

incidents, to ensure business continuity and quick business recovery at the zone ► Lead the implementation of the response plan during the crises/ emergencies/ incidents and escalate to the management timely.

► Supervise efficient selection and training of staff for QRT (Quick Reaction Team) ► Revamp the response plans basis key learnings from incidents, to improve the business readiness to face crises and emergencies Management and Review ► Monitor zone operations and ensure adherence to established SOPs and SOGs.

► Analyse the MIS reports generated and publish reports on a weekly basis to the Zone CEO and VSH ► Create security awareness and training programs for employees and community,



along with the Zone CEO Security Control Room Operations ► Oversee end-to-end operations of Zone Security Control Room

• Lead maintenance and upgradation initiatives for the Control Room ► Monitor the operations of the Control Room and ensure proper integration with the National Security Control Room ► Ensure the escalation of all incident and report of the group as per the Matrix Patrolling &

• Surveillance ► Oversee the patrolling procedures of the zone and manage exceptions ► Periodically check the data from CCTVs, sensors, and other such automation equipment to ensure operational vigilance Man &

• Vehicle Access Control ► Oversee the end-to-end operations of Access Control and ensure process adherence

• Manage deviations ► Oversee the end-to-end process of visitor access card management through the applicable systems Business Traffic Management ► Oversee the business traffic and material movement operations to ensure authorization and authenticity checks are conducted as per SOPs ► Study the critical traffic blockages and suggest methods for improvement ► Oversee the end-to-end operations of traffic management to ensure adherence to established traffic rules Investigation &

• Due Diligence ► Conduct investigation of Security incidents including frauds, crimes, theft, pilferage, vandalizing and set in motion remedial measures ► Prepare and share investigation reports with BU team on investigations of critical incidents ► Drive the Security systems, processes, and operations to ensure round the clock protection to both the tangible and intangible assets as per the concept of ring security.

► Conduct security events as per the annual security plan and ensure proper security detailing is in place ► Channelize and coordinate traffic management to ensure least impacted route continuity for the logistics flow

► Ensure the zone/road survey conducted and then plan for Overweight and Over Dimensional Consignment ► Define the performance metrics for evaluating Zone Security domain and finalize with the Business Security Head; Lead performance review of Zone Security

► Identify process gaps in the Zone Security processes and lead process excellence initiatives to address the process gaps and drive efficiency ► Drive the team to champion process improvements and establish ownership of action

plans at appropriate points within Zone Security ► Monitor and review the outsourced staff strength and accordingly conduct recruitment ► Oversee and evaluate performance of the third-party security personnel services provider

ensuring the deployed personnel are as per the defined parameters ► Engage periodically with the outsourced security employees to cater for their welfare ► Ensure the deployment of OMPs as per the work breakdown structure (WBS) and as their

competency.

► Lead talent acquisition for all vacant positions at the zone and support Vertical Security Head in talent identification and selection for critical roles ► Drive a performance driven culture – Set goals, review performance, and provide

feedback to ensure a motivated and committed team Project Management ► Identify and drive projects towards creation or improvement of security technology aids (automation systems)



and infrastructure augmentation as per group security guidelines

and industry standards / best practices aligned to overall group security strategy ► Implement and monitor efficient project management practices for timely execution and maximum RoI on identified projects

► Drive integration of new projects into mainstream security operations at zone through processes and stakeholder buy in.

Technical Competencies

Security Strategy Management,Systems & Technology Management,Security Governance,Project Management

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: ► Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or other relevant field ► Postgraduate degree in 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) / Industrial Security professional certifications/ Project Management Professional (PMP) (Value Addition) Must-have Experiences (Major site):

More than 10 years of experience in the field of Security and at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a similar position for large-sized organization, and directly report to Zone Head.

► Rich experience leading Security operations of Access Control, Traffic Management, De-risking, Infra-structure and people protection, Fraud and misconduct investigation, Security technology solution, Security threat, Risk Assessment, Surveillance, and systems management for large sized site/ plant/ work-unit, preferably spanning multiple geographies

► Exposure to diverse Security risk management verticals and seasoned understanding of crisis management and physical asset protection across varied businesses and geographies ► Experience managing operational and capital expenditure budgets with exceptional planning and project management

skills ► Up to date knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance issues across varied Security sub-domains ► Robust understanding of investigation techniques and audit procedures Must-have Experiences (Medium/Minor site):

► [More than 8 years of experience in the field of Security and at least 5 years of experience in a team leading role in a similar position for mid-sized organization and directly report to Zone Head.

► Rich experience leading Security operations of Access Control, Traffic Management, De-risking, Infra-structure and people protection, Fraud and misconduct investigation, Security technology solution, Security threat, Risk Assessment, Surveillance and systems management for medium sized site/ plant/ work-unit ► Exposure to Security risk management verticals and seasoned understanding of crisis management and physical asset protection ► Experience managing operational budgets with exceptional planning and project management skills ► Up to date knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance issues ► Robust understanding of investigation techniques and audit procedures Preferred Experiences: ► Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously ► Preferable to have military experience ► Rich experience interfacing with all levels of management;

Experience of managing complex stakeholder interactions and leading discussions with top management ► Experience in implementation of latest technology tools, systems, and applications in Security operations ► Experience in project management in implementation of security automation and infrastructure

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