Associate Manager, Corporate Safety and Security

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