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Consultant - Security Lead India

  • Full Time
  • Hybrid - Bengaluru
  • 4 months
  • Project posted on: 26/08/2026
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Consultant - Security Lead India

  • Manufacturing/Operations
  • Quality assurance
  • Maintenance

Hybrid - Bengaluru

Full Time

4 months

 26/08/2026

Assignment Details

Our client, a global leader in energy management and automation, is hiring a Consultant – Security Lead India to lead multi-site security operations, risk management, vendor governance, security technology, compliance, investigations, and crisis management.

Scope of Responsibility

The Security Lead will have accountability for:
•    Leadership and governance of site Security Officers
•    Management of multiple security service providers and contracts
•    Security budgets and cost optimization initiatives
•    Security KPIs, SLAs, and governance reviews
•    Enterprise risk management and mitigation programs
•    Security technology and systems performance
•    Investigations, incident management, and crisis response


Key Responsibilities



1. Security Operations Leadership

•    Lead and manage security operations across multiple locations.
•    Drive standardization of security practices, procedures, and controls.
•    Conduct periodic site visits, operational reviews, and security audits.
•    Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security effectiveness and operational efficiency.
•    Ensure delivery of contractual commitments, KPIs, and SLAs.


2. Risk Management & Security Governance

•    Conduct Security Risk Assessments, Threat Assessments, and Vulnerability Assessments.
•    Identify emerging security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
•    Maintain and review regional security risk registers.
•    Lead security surveys, audits, compliance reviews, and governance programs.
•    Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).


3. Security Technology Management

Provide governance and oversight for:
•    CCTV Surveillance Systems
•    Access Control Systems (ACS)
•    Visitor Management Systems (VMS)
•    Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
•    Boom Barriers and Perimeter Protection Systems
•    Security Operations/Control Centers
Responsibilities include performance monitoring, lifecycle management, technology upgrades, vendor coordination, and system optimization.


4. Incident, Investigation & Crisis Management

•    Lead investigations into security incidents, losses, fraud, violations, and workplace misconduct.
•    Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA programs.
•    Coordinate response to security alerts and emergency situations.
•    Support crisis management and business continuity initiatives.
•    Liaise with law enforcement agencies and emergency responders when required.


5. Vendor & Contract Management

•    Manage third-party security service providers across India.
•    Conduct vendor performance reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
•    Monitor manpower deployment, productivity, and service quality.
•    Ensure statutory compliance of deployed security personnel.
•    Drive contract governance, service improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.


6. Stakeholder Management

Collaborate closely with:
•    Schneider Electric Leadership Teams
•    Corporate Security
•    JLL IFM Leadership
•    Plant and Site Management Teams
•    Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
•    Human Resources (HR)
•    Legal and Compliance Functions
•    External Regulatory and Law Enforcement Authorities
Act as the primary security advisor to business stakeholders on security-related matters.


7. Compliance & Regulatory Governance

Ensure compliance with:
•    PSARA Requirements
•    Applicable Labour Laws
•    Corporate Security Standards
•    Data Privacy & Information Protection Requirements
•    ISO 45001 and Corporate EHS Standards
•    CTPAT / AEO Requirements (where applicable)
•    Statutory and Customer Security Compliance Requirements


8. Training & Security Culture

•    Deliver security awareness and employee engagement programs.
•    Conduct emergency response and crisis management exercises.
•    Facilitate active threat preparedness and workplace violence awareness programs.
•    Develop site security teams through coaching, mentoring, and capability-building initiatives.
•    Ensure periodic training and certification of deployed security personnel.


9. Reporting & Analytics

Prepare and present:
•    Monthly Security Governance Reports
•    Security KPI & SLA Dashboards
•    Incident Trends and Analytics
•    Audit and Compliance Reports
•    Security Risk Registers
•    Budget Performance and Cost Optimization Reports
•    Executive Leadership Security Updates

Note:

Location: Bengaluru

Nature: Hybrid
Duration: 4 Months

Skills Required

Core Competencies


Technical Competencies
•    Enterprise Physical Security Management
•    Security Risk & Threat Management
•    Security Audits & Compliance
•    Investigation & Incident Management
•    Crisis & Emergency Response
•    Security Technology Management (CCTV, ACS, IDS, VMS)
•    Business Continuity & Resilience
•    Regulatory & Statutory Compliance


Leadership Competencies
•    Multi-site Operations Leadership
•    Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
•    Vendor Governance & Contract Management
•    Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management
•    Budget Planning & Cost Optimization
•    Team Development & Coaching
•    Executive Communication & Presentation Skills
•    Influencing and Change Management


Success Measures
The successful incumbent will be measured on:
•    Security KPI and SLA achievement
•    Incident reduction and risk mitigation effectiveness
•    Compliance and audit performance
•    Service provider performance and governance
•    Security technology reliability and uptime
•    Cost optimization and budget management
•    Stakeholder satisfaction and business partnership effectiveness

Experience
• 10 years of experience in corporate, industrial, manufacturing, or enterprise security management.
• Minimum 5 years leading multi-site security operations.
• Experience managing security operations across at least 10 or more locations, including offices and manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience in security vendor governance, investigations, risk management, and security technology.
• Experience working with multinational organizations and global security standards.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.

 

About the Client

A leading global specialist in energy management and automation

Industry

Electricial Utilities and Power Producers

Experience Required:

10+ years

Additional Skills:

  • audit performance
  • Security Audits
  • Security Technology Management
  • KPI
  • Crisis Management
  • Leadership Competencies
  • Security Risk

No of open positions:

1

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