Associate Manager - Security

• Contribute to business Security strategy and Security roadmap by providing site perspective
• Align the site security strategy with the group policy
• Lead strategic initiatives aligned to business requirements at the site / plant level; Institutionalize operational excellence initiatives for the site

• Plan, prepare and monitor security budget including Capex and Opex; Finalize 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

• Conduct timely reviews of all on-going strategic initiatives at the site
• Participate in governance council meetings to suggest improvements and discuss pressing issues with key stakeholders

• 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 site
• Analyze the gathered intelligence, foresee risks and develop mitigation plans
• Monitor the vigilance level of the site Security operations and drive alertness at all times

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

• Facilitate internal/ 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, analyze findings and conduct dialogue with the concerned stakeholders for action planning and resolution; Ensure prompt closure of open audit findings

• Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
• Design response plans for crises/ emergencies/ incidents, to ensure business continuity and quick business recovery at the site
• Lead the implementation of the response plan during the crises/ emergencies/ incidents
• Supervise efficient selection and training of staff for QRT (Quick Reaction Team)
• Revamp the response plans basis key learnings from incidents, in order to improve the business readiness to face crises and emergencies

• Monitor site operations and ensure adherence to established SOPs
• Analyze the MIS reports generated and publish reports on a weekly basis to the Site CEO and VSH
• Create security awareness and training programs for employees and community, along with the Site CEO

• Oversee end-to-end operations of Site Security Control Room; Lead maintenance and upgradation initiatives for the Control Room.
• Monitor the operations of the Control Room and ensure integration with the National Security Control Room

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

• 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

• 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

• Conduct investigation of Security incidents including frauds, crimes, theft, pilferage, vandalizing and set in motion remedial measures

• Drive the Security systems, processes and operations to ensure round the clock protection to both the tangible and intangible assets
• Conduct security events as per the annual security plan and ensure proper security detailing is in place
• Channelize and coordinate traffic management to ensure route continuity for the logistics flow is least impacted

• Define the performance metrics for evaluating Site Security domain and finalize with the Business Security Head;
• Lead performance review of Site Security
• Identify process gaps in the Site 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 Site 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 ensure their welfare

• Lead talent acquisition for all vacant positions at the site 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 so as to ensure a motivated and committed team

• 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.

• Must-have Experiences (Major site):
• More than 8 years of experience in the field of Security.
• Rich experience leading Security operations of Access Control, Traffic Management, Surveillance and systems management for large sized site/ plant/ work-unit, preferably spanning multiple geographies.
• Exposure to varied 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

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