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About Business JOB DESCRIPTION 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. NMDPL: Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd. (NMDPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group. It leads the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, aiming to transform one of Asia’s largest informal settlements into a modern urban hub with sustainable housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. Job Purpose: The Head – Security, Intelligence & Community Management is leading the end-to-end security, intelligence, and ground engagement strategy for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. This role is responsible for coordinating the security and intelligence network across all NMDPL sites, ensuring stakeholder safety, community handling, asset protection, and seamless execution of field operations in a high-density, high-resistance environment. The role will also serve as a critical liaison with government bodies, local influencers, and political stakeholders, while driving operational excellence and crisis mitigation strategies. Responsibilities Chief Security and Intelligence Ground Intelligence & Community Handling Lead daily intelligence gathering across Dharavi’s 2.5+ lakh renter population, migrant workers, and informal sector influencers. Build and sustain local networks across religious, political, economic, and social lines, including hawala operators, Dharavi Bachao groups, and sectoral leaders (leather, textiles, recycling, etc.). Deploy tailored surveillance, negotiation, and community engagement strategies to counter resistance and misinformation. Handle sensitive communications during rallies, unrest, or resistance flashpoints with calibrated responses. Security Governance & Strategy Define and execute an integrated security roadmap for all NMDPL operations in alignment with Adani Group Security and Corporate protocols. Oversee manpower deployment, asset protection, fire safety infrastructure, and emergency response planning. Monitor security threats, breaches, and deploy rapid mitigation strategies across sites. Survey & Field Execution Oversight Ensure daily security cover for 400–500 survey personnel, especially in volatile zones. Monitor field operations through GPS tracking, control room escalation, attendance, and productivity mechanisms. Conduct pre-survey risk assessments and secure team mobilization. Political & Police Liaisoning Act as lead interface with local MLAs, MPs, police, municipal bodies, and informal governance systems. Secure high-profile visits and ensure risk-neutral ground conditions for operations. Neutralize misinformation and manage politically motivated resistance campaigns. Crisis, Risk & Contingency Management Develop and execute emergency preparedness plans for high-risk, high-density situations. Anticipate and manage public flashpoints, including protests, crowd surges, or encroachment pushbacks. Lead incident response and ensure real-time communication with the CEO and GCSO during crises. Security Operations & Budgeting Oversee daily operations such as patrolling, drone surveillance, access control, fire safety, and emergency deployment. Optimize resource utilization within the approved security budget, adapting swiftly to risk escalations. Stakeholder Management Serve as single point of contact for all internal and external security stakeholders, including HQ, senior management, and law enforcement. Ensure timely and transparent reporting on field realities, resistance updates, and mitigation outcomes. Asset Protection & Event Management Secure all movable and immovable assets against theft, encroachment, and sabotage. Collaborate with event and logistics teams for security planning of awareness campaigns, stakeholder events, and building-level rollouts. Part of the planning committee for all NMDPL onsite events. Team Leadership & Training Lead and mentor a diverse team of ex-servicemen, intelligence officers, security supervisors, and negotiators. Conduct security, intelligence, and fire prevention training across all NMDPL departments. Promote a high-performance culture through field audits, KPIs, and regular feedback mechanisms. Special Responsibilities Member of the NMDPL Management Committee, contributing to high-level strategy and execution planning. Coordinate complete security and intelligence infrastructure including manpower, fire safety, and emergency assets. Responsible for employee security and prevention of anti-company activities across the project. Carry out security audits and investigations as directed by the CEO or GCSO. Qualifications Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the CEO. Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Instrumentation, Engineering, or a relevant field is required. A postgraduate degree in a related field is desirable. Work Experience (Range Of Years) Work Experience(Range of years): 20-25 Years Preferred Industry Experience in industrial/corporate security, preferably in large-scale urban redevelopment or infrastructure projects. Former Senior Military, Paramilitary, Or Senior Policing Experience Preferred. Proven track record of working in politically and socially complex environments. Show more Show less
