Associate Manager, Corporate Safety and Security

DoorDash India · Software & Internet

Hyderabad, India
On-site
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About the Team

The Global Safety and Security team advances DoorDash through the protection of people, property, operations, brand, and reputation. We manage safety and security risk and provide value across the business through technology, and a people-first approach. Our team strives to always be in front and there for our people anytime, anywhere.

About the Role

DoorDash is seeking an Associate Manager, Corporate Safety and Security to join our Global Safety and Security team. This role is based in Hyderabad, India, and supports multiple offices, with occasional travel required to the assigned sites to onboard and support team members, assess site conditions, and maintain strong operational presence. This is an on-site, shift-based role that helps keep employees, visitors, and workplaces safe and secure throughout a 24x7 support model.

In this role, you will serve as a regional owner for site-level safety and security execution. You will directly manage Security vendors, Associates, Contract guard personnel, ensure consistent security coverage in the designated area of operations, and act as a trusted local decision maker during incidents. The work is hands-on and operational, balancing day-to-day execution with clear communication, documentation, and coordination across partners.

You will partner with Global Safety and Security, Workplace Experience, the Global Operations Center, Facilities, and other local teams. The role requires sound judgment, calm communication, attention to detail, and flexibility to work rotating shifts, including night shifts, as operational needs require.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

Own day-to-day safety and security operations across offices in India.

Support Secure transportation services through preventive security practices and escort services

Operate access control, visitor management, CCTV, alarms, and related systems; investigate exceptions and escalate technical issues promptly

Verify employee, contractor, and visitor access, support credentialing, and follow established procedures for deliveries and restricted areas

Respond to security, safety, and medical incidents, coordinating immediate actions, employee support, notifications, and escalation under established playbooks

Inspect site conditions, report hazards or control gaps, and track corrective actions with Workplace, Facilities, and security service partners

Support emergency readiness through drills, evacuation procedures, business continuity activities, and practical follow-up after incidents

Coordinate with security vendors and cross-functional partners to maintain professional coverage and a safe, welcoming employee and visitor experience across assigned sites

Directly manage and develop contract security personnel, including onboarding, training, and reinforcement of SOPs

Maintain regular site presence through travel to assigned offices to build relationships, assess risk, and support operational consistency

Coordinate with Workplace Experience and Global Operations Center on off-site corporate employee event security planning and execution

Act as a local decision maker during incidents, ensuring calm response, clear escalation, and strong written follow-through

Identify gaps in site security posture through assessments and signal detection, and drive remediation with the right partners

Build trust with cross-functional partners by showing up reliably, communicating clearly, and setting appropriate boundaries

We’re excited about you because you…

Have 6+ years of experience in corporate safety, security operations, or a related field, with exposure to multi-site or regional environments

Are comfortable operating independently and making sound decisions in real-world, time-sensitive situations

Have working knowledge of physical security operations, including access control, visitor management, and incident response, including life safety and first aid response.

Communicate clearly and calmly, especially in moments of uncertainty or escalation, and document decisions effectively

Know how to partner cross-functionally with Workplace, HR, Real Estate, and other teams without blurring ownership

Are execution-oriented, with a bias toward action and accountability rather than over-engineering solutions

Are comfortable using data, basic metrics, and emerging tools including AI to improve visibility and operational effectiveness

Take ownership of outcomes and follow through, even when paths are not fully defined

Have hands-on experience working in a shift-based security operation, including incident response, patrols, access control, and shift handovers

Are willing and able to work in rotating shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays when required for 24x7 coverage

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

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