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Position Title : Head of Safety – Data Center Construction (Contracting Side)

Department : Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reporting to : Project Director / Client EHS Head

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Head of Safety to lead the EHS function for a greenfield data center project . The ideal candidate will come from the contracting side , with strong safety leadership in data center, Building , or other high-tech industrial construction environments involving cleanroom buildouts, MEP services, and hazardous material systems.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Safety Management

• Lead the EHS function across the entire project lifecycle.
• Establish & implement safety systems aligned with Indian & international norms.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all contractors and site teams.

Operational Oversight

Compliance & Audits

Training & Team Management

Candidate Profile

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Role Purpose:

The Group HSE and Director holds a critical leadership position that ensures Innovo remains a leader in global health, safety, and standards. The Director will set the global strategic direction for HSE aligning with both corporate objectives and global trends. This role will champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, fostering practices across all business units and regions, while ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory environments.

The Group Director will drive global leadership development, shaping the next generation of HSE leaders across all regions and ensuring a strong succession pipeline. Additionally, the role will ensure crisis management frameworks and business continuity strategies are integrated at every level, aligning with the organisation's long-term business resilience goals

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership & Policy Development – Shaping global HSE and strategies that align with the organisation's long-term business goals, with an emphasis on global influence and impact. This includes developing a global governance model that integrates regional priorities with group-wide targets.

Global Compliance and Leadership in – Ensure that Innovo maintains compliance with international HSE regulations and standards, while leading the charge in global strategy development and implementation. This includes acting as a thought leader in the industry for and influencing global trends in real estate and construction practices.

Executive-Level Risk Management & Crisis Leadership – Oversee a comprehensive, global risk management framework for HSE, ensuring that all regions follow consistent crisis response and business continuity protocols. Act as a key advisor to the board and the CEO on emerging risks and opportunities, driving solutions at an executive level.

Leadership & Innovation – Spearhead global initiatives and drive industry-leading innovation, focusing on neutrality, practices, and cutting-edge technologies. Ensure that Innovo remains ahead of global trends and practices, positioning the company as a leader in the built environment.

Technology Integration – Champion the adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and big data analytics to drive real-time risk management, performance tracking, and improvements across the organisation. Lead the digital transformation of the HSE and functions, ensuring that technology is embedded in every aspect of operations.

Performance Monitoring & Executive Reporting – Define global KPIs and performance metrics for HSE and, with regular reporting to the board and key executive stakeholders. Ensure global alignment of HSE performance tracking and provide strategic insights to shape corporate decision-making.

Leadership Development & Succession Planning – Lead the development of future HSE and leaders across the organisation, with a focus on global succession planning. Mentor and develop a diverse and globally minded HSE team that can drive strategic initiatives across multiple geographies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration at Executive Level – Partner with global business leaders, project directors, and C-suite executives to integrate HSE and into core business processes and long-term corporate strategy. Ensure that global HSE practices are fully embedded in every aspect of Innovo's business mode.

Safety and Culture – Act as a cultural architect, embedding health, safety, and into the company's core values and operations. This includes leading the transformation of company-wide culture to make HSE and integral to every business decision. The Director will ensure that all global employees, from the C-suite to on-site workers, understand and embrace the importance of safety and driving a proactive, safety-first mindset. This requires influencing behaviour at the highest level, ensuring safety and are part of the organisation's strategic vision, and fostering an ethically driven, forward-thinking culture that aligns with global best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement – Manage high-level, strategic relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and investors. This includes representing the company at global forums, government-level discussions, and industry think tanks, positioning Innovo as a thought leader in HSE and. The role will also involve forging strategic alliances with key external stakeholders, driving cross-functional collaboration at the executive level, especially with HR, IT, and legal departments, to ensure that safety and are embedded across all aspects of the business. The Director will serve as a primary advocate, influencing global policies, regulatory changes, and corporate governance to advance Innovo's HSE and goals.

Continuous Improvement – Lead a continuous improvement agenda at a global scale, integrating innovative methodologies and next-generation technologies to drive exceptional HSE and performance. As a C-level executive, the role will champion initiatives that revolutionise safety and standards, embedding cutting-edge tools like AI-driven safety analytics, IoT-based monitoring, and predictive risk management systems. The Director will drive the company toward operational excellence, ensuring that Innovo remains at the forefront of HSE advancements and outpaces competitors in innovation. This will require a strong focus on transformational leadership, consistently pushing boundaries to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with evolving global standards.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

The successful candidate profile will

Extensive HSE and Leadership:

Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in health, safety, and (HSE) roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity, preferably within the construction or real estate sectors.

Proven track record of developing and implementing global HSE and strategies across large, multinational organisations.

Construction and Real Estate Industry Expertise:

Significant experience in the construction and real estate industry, with a deep understanding of the specific health, safety, , and challenges faced by these sectors.

Familiarity with the impact of construction projects, building practices, and regulatory requirements across different regions.

Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of global HSE andstandards and regulations, such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, , , and . Experience ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions and handling complex regulatory environments.

Demonstrated experience in reporting and leading company initiatives aligned with international frameworks such as andfor building certification.

Risk Management and Incident Response:

Experience in risk management, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of HSE risks across large-scale construction projects.

Proven expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and developing corrective actions to enhance safety outcomes and prevent future incidents.

Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Extensive experience engaging with executive leadership, regulatory bodies, industry partners, and external stakeholders to promote HSE and initiatives.

Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management, procurement, and legal departments, to integrate HSE and into core business processes.

Cultural and Global Awareness:

Experience working in diverse, multinational environments with the ability to navigate cultural differences and regulatory nuances across regions.

Professional Qualifications:

Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications and Accreditations:

Professional certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Certification in management or leadership, such as Accredited Professional, Assessor, or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.

Regulatory and Standards Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of international standards like ISO Management) and ISO Occupational Health and Safety), with hands-on experience in maintaining compliance and managing related audits.

Strong understanding of reporting frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (), Task Force on -related Financial Disclosures (), and Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme ().

Continuous Professional Development:

Commitment to staying updated on the latest HSE and trends, regulations, and best practices through ongoing professional development and participation in industry forums, seminars, and certifications.

Project Management Skills:

Proven experience in managing large, complex HSE projects from conception through to execution, with strong project management and leadership skills.

Job Purpose:

Lead and manage quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management efforts within their assigned facility to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care that complies with organizational standards and regulations by implementing quality strategies, overseeing clinical audits, managing incident reports, promoting infection control, and driving continuous improvement activities at the facility level.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Foster a culture of safety and quality among facility team members in collaboration with both facility leadership and the corporate Patient Safety and Quality Department to achieve optimal outcomes and maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
• Plan, execute, and monitor facility-level clinical audits to ensure compliance with established clinical standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Analyze audit findings and identify trends for targeted improvement within the facility.
• Implement and manage patient safety initiatives specific to the facility to reduce adverse events, promote a culture of safety, and encourage reporting.
• Investigate patient safety events and lead root cause analyses (RCA) or similar processes at the facility level.
• Serve as the primary contact for facility-level risk management activities, collaborating with the corporate risk management team to identify, report, investigate, and mitigate clinical risks, and to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) within the facility.
• Conduct regular analysis and evaluation of stakeholders' expectations and needs in the clinical facilities, addressing challenges, identifying improvement opportunities, building strengths, and mitigating potential risks by providing current data and information, analyzing outcomes, and submitting reports to the Executive Director.
• Supervise and oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and national/international standards, and lead or support initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) specific to the facility setting.
• Support and facilitate CQI projects within the facility using evidence-based methods like PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma to track progress, evaluate results, and maintain improvements.

Administrative:

• Implement the quality strategy and objectives at the specific facility and align the facility’s quality goals with both corporate directives and operational needs.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the facility-level quality team and activities, and coordinate quality efforts across departments within the facility.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration by acting as a liaison between facility staff and the corporate Patient Safety and Quality Department.
• Ensure the facility maintains compliance with relevant local, national, and international healthcare standards and regulations (e.g., licensing requirements, accreditation standards like JCI, ACHSI, etc.).
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external assessments/audits specific to the facility.
• Gather, analyze, and report facility-specific quality and safety metrics and performance data, and submit regular reports to the facility leadership and the corporate department. Identify opportunities for improvement and monitor progress on facility-level initiatives.
• Ensure facility-wide compliance with corporate quality, safety, and risk management policies, procedures, and protocols, and review and update them as needed for facility operations.
• Manage the facility-level budget allocation for quality-related activities and initiatives, ensuring the efficient use of resources and coordinating resource needs with the corporate department and facility administration.

Academic – Teaching, Research/Scholarly Activity & Professional Development:

• Plan, coordinate, deliver, or facilitate educational programs and training sessions related to quality, patient safety, infection control, and risk management for facility staff. Ensure staff competency in these areas.
• Encourage support facility participation in quality improvement projects, research initiatives, or scholarly activities led by the corporate department or external partners and promote team members' engagement in learning opportunities.
• Stay current with best practices in quality and patient safety.
• Work with facility leadership and corporate teams (including potentially MBRU or other academic partners) to enhance quality and safety education and practices relevant to the facility.

Qualification Requirements:

• Master's degree in healthcare quality, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field.

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ Experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, or risk management, preferably within a healthcare facility setting. Leadership experience is preferred.
• 5-7 Experience in Progressive supervisory roles.

At our organization, we strive to provide exceptional guest experiences. To achieve this goal, we are seeking a seasoned Security Manager .

This role oversees all security-related matters within the hotel, ensuring the safety and well-being of guests, team members, and others on and around the property.

• Manage and develop policies, systems, and procedures to prevent potential security risks.
• Lead a skilled Security Team in maintaining high standards of security performance.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies with external agencies, such as law enforcement and emergency services.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

Manages security/loss prevention operations to safeguard property assets, employees, guests, and prevent accidents and fires.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience in security/loss prevention or a related field; or a 2-year degree in Criminal Justice or a related major with 2 years of experience.

• Develops and implements emergency procedures.
• Investigates losses and refers incidents to management for disposition.
• Deploy security staff to monitor and protect property assets.
• Ensures compliance with safety and security guidelines and procedures.
• Conducts regular patrols and identifies physical hazards and unsafe work practices.
• Handles complaints, disputes, and grievances, and negotiates with others.
• Recognizes success and leads teams to achieve results.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Analyzes information to solve problems and choose the best solution.
• Develops relationships with local law enforcement authorities.
• Communicates relevant information to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We foster an environment where unique backgrounds are valued and our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.

Required Experience: Director

Join to apply for the Security Risk Management Specialist role at Canonical.

In security risk management we're looking to harness the power of industry best practice combined with driving new innovation on how we do security risk assessments and modelling. Our security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices of how we identify, track and reduce our security risk across everything we do.

To support this we need to use industry best practices paired with emerging threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to ultimately drive decision making. In this role, you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will not only work within the team but also cross-functionally with various teams across the organisation. The team contributes ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attacks. Additionally, the team collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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We are seeking a skilled Fire Safety Director to lead our team of experts in delivering innovative solutions for fire and life safety projects. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our organization and contribute their expertise to shaping the future of the industry.

Our client is a global leader in the construction industry that prides itself in creating sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects. With offices around the world, the client connects people, technology and data to shape the future of the industry and the built environment around us. Covering everything from blueprint to delivery, across the entire lifespan of a project, our client consistently delivers smoother, smarter and more efficient experiences, that don’t just embrace change, but drive it.

They are looking for an Associate Director for Fire & Life Safety. You will play a crucial role in leading and managing our team of experts, driving innovative design solutions, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and functionality in all our projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge designs and provide technical leadership to the team.

Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers in the Fire & Life Safety discipline within the Specialist Services team.

Provide technical guidance, oversee project execution, and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion. Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines, and ensure successful project delivery within these constraints.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor. Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, propose innovative solutions, and manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Drive design excellence and innovation within the FSL discipline. Ensure that designs meet regulatory requirements while integrating sustainability and energy efficiency principles.

Conduct thorough risk assessments for projects, identifying potential hazards and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of occupants and assets.

Stay updated on local, national, and international building codes and regulations related to FSL. Ensure that all projects adhere to these codes.

Implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of design deliverables. Review and approve project documents to maintain consistency and quality.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including architects, structural engineers, and project managers, to ensure seamless project integration.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team. Identify training needs and provide opportunities for skill development.

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from a recognised University; Master’s degree preferred.

20+ years’ experience including mega projects.

The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and will be able to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.

Exceptional leadership and project management skills.

Previous experience of leading multi-disciplinary design teams and responsibilities for budgets and programming.

Strong knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in industry-standard design software and tools.

Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive design excellence.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering consultancy projects related to governance, risk and compliance services.

This role includes tasks such as third party cybersecurity risk management, data classification consulting, business impact analysis, risk assessments, and treatment planning. You will work independently and as part of a cross-functional team led by a project or program manager.