Lead - Privacy & Protection For Godrej Living

www.godrejindustries.com About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we serve over 1.4 billion people globally through a diverse portfolio of businesses, united by our purpose of Crafting tomorrow. With revenues of USD 7.2 billion in FY26 and a market capitalisation of USD 19 billion as of 31 March 2026, we operate across FMCG, real estate, financial services, agriculture, and chemicals. We are the leading player in India across several business categories, including residential real estate, animal feed, crude palm oil, oleochemicals, household insecticides, hair colour, and air care.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future through our Good & Green programme, with ambitions of net-zero operations by 2035 and responsible supply chains by 2047. In 2025, Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties were both ranked number one globally in their respective categories on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Indices.

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.

About the role

Lead - Privacy & Protection

The Lead - Privacy & Protection will be responsible for driving and governing enterprise-wide security, privacy, protection, risk management, business continuity, and EHS initiatives across all business locations. The role will focus on safeguarding people, assets, information, reputation, and business operations through proactive risk management, crisis preparedness, compliance governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Privacy & Protection Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Privacy & Protection framework across all business operations.
• Establish policies, SOPs, and governance standards related to physical security, asset protection, privacy, and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement of protection measures to mitigate emerging risks and threats.
• Ensure alignment of security and protection initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Risk Assessment & Threat Management

• 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.

Business Continuity & Crisis Management

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Management (BCM) and emergency preparedness frameworks.
• Lead crisis response planning and incident management across locations.
• Ensure readiness for business disruptions, natural disasters, fire incidents, security breaches, and other emergencies.
• Conduct mock drills, tabletop exercises, and crisis simulations.

Protection Operations & Investigations

• Oversee physical security operations, access control systems, surveillance infrastructure, and incident response mechanisms.
• Lead investigations related to security breaches, fraud, misconduct, theft, safety incidents, and policy violations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure timely incident escalation, closure, and reporting to senior leadership.

EHS & Compliance Governance

• Drive Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards across all sites.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and company compliance requirements.
• Monitor safety programs, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Facilitate compliance reviews and recommend process enhancements.

Stakeholder & Government Liaison

• Collaborate with business leaders, facility teams, project teams, and external stakeholders to understand protection requirements.
• Liaise with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and regulatory institutions.
• Manage sensitive situations requiring external coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with security service providers, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and governance meetings with vendors.
• Ensure SLA adherence, service quality, and cost optimization.
• Drive vendor compliance and risk management programs.

Training & Awareness

• Design and conduct awareness programs on security, privacy, crisis management, and workplace safety.
• Build a culture of protection, vigilance, and compliance across the organization.
• Ensure capability-building initiatives for employees, contractors, and security teams.

Work Experience

• 12- 15+ years of experience in Security Management, Risk Management, Privacy & Protection, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, EHS, or related functions.
• Experience managing multi-location operations and complex stakeholder environments.
• Prior exposure to Real Estate, Infrastructure, Facilities Management, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Corporate Security, or Integrated Townships preferred.

Key Competencies

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Privacy & Protection Governance
• Security Operations Management
• Crisis Management & Emergency Response
• Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• Incident Investigation & Resolution
• Corporate Security & Asset Protection
• Compliance & Audit Management
• Vendor Governance
• EHS Management
• Government & Regulatory Liaison
• Strategic Planning & Policy Formulation

Skills

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Security Audits & Reviews
• Incident Management
• Executive Protection
• Conflict Resolution
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management
• Crisis Communication
• Training & Development
• Budget Management
• Cross-functional Leadership

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• Certifications in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Industrial Safety, EHS, Crisis Management, or related disciplines will be an advantage.

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. Its 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.