Head Automation

Head Automation

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose: The Head of Security Automation provides strategic direction and leadership in implementing and managing advanced security technologies across the conglomerate. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, establishing standards, and ensuring optimal performance of security systems in alignment with organizational objectives. The role also encompasses stakeholder collaboration, project governance, and fostering technological excellence to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency across diverse business units

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Head - Security Automation

Strategic Leadership:

Define and lead the security automation strategy, aligning with the Group Security Head’s vision and the conglomerate's goals.

Establish governance frameworks for the deployment, standardization, and maintenance of security technologies across all business units.

Champion innovation by staying abreast of global trends and integrating emerging technologies to future-proof the organization's security posture.

Evaluate and influence policy development to ensure a cohesive approach to technology-driven security initiatives.

Security Technology & Automation:

Oversee and direct the implementation of cutting-edge security technologies, including AI-driven analytics, IoT devices, and integrated monitoring platforms.

Ensure scalability and sustainability of existing security systems (CCTV, access control, biometrics, etc.) and drive upgrades as needed.

Develop frameworks for automated threat detection, escalation, and response mechanisms to enhance real-time situational awareness.

Advocate for continuous improvement, leveraging data analytics to optimize system performance and detect vulnerabilities.

Project Governance:

Provide strategic oversight for large-scale security automation projects, including budgeting, risk mitigation, and resource alignment.

Ensure alignment of project objectives with business priorities and regulatory requirements.

Drive accountability by defining project milestones, KPIs, and quality benchmarks for timely delivery and performance.

Partner Selection & Engagement:

Shape the selection strategy for technology vendors, integrators, and solution providers to ensure alignment with organizational standards and long-term goals.

Negotiate high-value partnerships, fostering relationships that deliver cutting-edge capabilities and cost efficiencies.

Monitor and influence vendor performance to maintain robust service levels and technological support.

Performance Improvement:

Institute systems and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of deployed technologies.

Drive continuous innovation, identifying opportunities for system optimization and automation to enhance operational resilience.

Benchmark performance against global standards to maintain industry leadership in security technology.

People Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of security technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Develop succession plans and capability-building programs to future-proof the security automation function.

Collaborate extensively with operational teams across business units to align security strategies with on-ground realities

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Group Security Team

Plant , Site Security Heads

Legal Team

Finance Team

Adani Environment, Health, Safety and Governance (AESG) Team

IT and Digital Transformation Teams

Technocommercial Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Law Enforcement Agencies

Security Agencies

Emergency Response Services

Government Regulatory Bodies

Legal Consultant

Industry Asscociations and Security Forums

Vendor and Solution Providers

System Integrators

Audit Firms

• Strategic Leadership: Define and lead the security automation strategy; establish governance frameworks; champion innovation; influence policy development.
• Security Technology & Automation: Oversee AI-driven analytics, IoT devices and monitoring platforms; ensure scalability of CCTV, access control and biometric systems; develop automated threat detection and response frameworks; leverage analytics for optimization.
• Project Governance: Provide oversight for security automation projects, budgeting, risk mitigation, KPI tracking and quality benchmarks.
• Partner Selection & Engagement: Shape vendor selection strategy; negotiate partnerships; monitor vendor performance.
• Performance Improvement: Institute metrics, drive innovation, optimize systems and benchmark against global standards.
• People Leadership: Lead and mentor teams, develop succession plans and collaborate with business units.

Key Stakeholders

Internal Stakeholders External Stakeholders Group Security Team
Plant/Site Security Heads
Legal Team
Finance Team
AESG Team
IT & Digital Transformation Teams
Technocommercial Team Law Enforcement Agencies
Security Agencies
Emergency Response Services
Government Regulatory Bodies
Legal Consultants
Industry Associations & Security Forums
Vendors & Solution Providers
System Integrators
Audit Firms

Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's Degree. Additional qualifications or certifications in Security Management preferred.

Experience: Minimum 20 years in corporate security. Military or law enforcement background preferred.

Industry Preferred: Utility industry experience with exposure to corporate security best practices and innovative security technology solutions preferred.

Experience Level

Senior Level