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.
www.godrejindustries.com
About Godrej Ventures:
Godrej Ventures (GV) is a leading real estate investment management firm with US$2.5 billion in AUM, focused on Grade A office developments across Bengaluru, NCR, Pune and Mumbai. The portfolio spans 10 million sq. ft. of institutional-quality office assets across stabilized core and development assets. GV is fully integrated across the value chain with in‑house capabilities in investments, fund management, design & development, leasing and property management.
www.godrejventure.com
Role Objective:
The Lead Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's security strategy across all real estate assets and corporate operations. The role ensures the protection of people, property, information, reputation, and business continuity through robust physical security systems, risk management programs, emergency response planning, and security governance.
The incumbent will lead security operations across the portfolio, manage security service providers, coordinate with law enforcement and government agencies, and establish best-in-class security practices that enhance tenant, customer, employee, and visitor safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Security Leadership
Develop and implement the organization-wide security strategy aligned with business objectives.
Establish security policies, SOPs, standards, and governance frameworks across all assets.
Conduct periodic security risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
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Advise senior leadership on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risk exposure.
Build a proactive security culture across the organization.
Physical Security Management
Oversee security operations across Commercial Assets, Development projects & corporate offices.
Ensure effective deployment of manpower, access control, surveillance, perimeter security, and visitor management systems.
Establish standards for CCTV systems, command centres, intrusion detection systems, and security technologies.
Evaluate and implement innovative security solutions and smart technologies.
Asset and Property Protection
Develop security measures to protect company assets, infrastructure, and critical facilities.
Ensure protection against theft, vandalism, trespassing, sabotage, and unauthorized access.
Monitor security performance across all properties through audits and inspections.
Investigate security incidents and implement corrective actions.
Crisis Management and Business Continuity
Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
Establish and periodically test Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Disaster Management Plans (DMP), and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Act as Incident Commander during major emergencies.
Coordinate with emergency services, police, fire departments, and local authorities during crises.
Risk Management and Compliance
Conduct enterprise security risk assessments across the portfolio.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and security standards.
Support legal and compliance teams during investigations and litigation-related matters.
Maintain statutory security records and documentation.
Vendor and Contract Management
Manage security service providers and technology partners.
Develop security manpower deployment models and service level agreements.
Conduct performance reviews and security audits of contractors.
Drive service quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
Security Technology & Control Room Operations
Oversee centralized command centres and monitoring operations.
- Drive implementation and management of:
CCTV Systems
Access Control Systems
Biometrics
Visitor Management Systems
RFID Solutions
Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
Security Analytics and AI-based Monitoring
Analyse security trends and incident data for continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Property Management, Facilities, Leasing, HR, Legal, EHS, IT, Development and Operations teams.
Build strong relationships with tenants and key stakeholders.
Liaise with government authorities, police departments, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
Training and Development
Design and execute security training programs.
Conduct mock drills for fire, emergency evacuation, active threat, and disaster response scenarios.
Develop competency frameworks for security personnel.
Promote awareness programs for employees, tenants, and occupants.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Law, Défense, Criminal studies, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field.
MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
Professional Certifications (Preferred):
CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
PSP (Physical Security Professional)
Certified Security Management Professional
Crisis Management / Business Continuity Certifications
Fire & Life Safety Certifications
Experience and Skills
Years of progressive security leadership experience.
Minimum 8-10 years in a senior security leadership role.
Experience managing security operations across large commercial real estate portfolios, business parks, malls, mixed-use developments, or hospitality assets.
Prior experience in Armed Forces, Police, Paramilitary, Intelligence Services, or Corporate Security leadership is highly desirable.
Proven experience in crisis management, investigations, technology-driven security operations, and vendor management.
Work Experience 10–12 years
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.
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