About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a foundation for growth. Put your passion, guide and expertise to work with the world’s cloud security leader.

We're looking for an experienced Social Impact Lead to join our team in Bangalore. You will report to the Sr. Engagement Program Manager, India and have accountability to India Leadership, Director HR, India & APJ. You'll support CSR in India and APJ region with a broader focus on India; ensure compliance with the India regulations and Companies Act.

You will develop and implement CSR programs that align with our global strategic focus areas, supporting governance work and tactical daily activities.

  • Lead CSR programs and flagship programs including planning, budgeting and execution by collaborating and managing the relevant partners in India and APJ.
  • Develop relationships with partners, including NGOs, community leaders, government agencies, and our teams, to ensure collaboration and agreement of goals.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in CSR, cyber security, STEM education, ESG, and DEIB, ensuring our programs remain impactful.

Volunteer Management:

  • Develop an annual calendar of events to grow employee engagement in social impact programs.
  • Collaborate with our teams and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to identify opportunities for social impact programs and establish partnerships that use our expertise and resources.
  • Help coordinate volunteer events including the end-to-end coordination between NGOs, CSR Committees, Admin team and employee volunteers on logistics in our office locations.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Conduct main accounting and governing meetings.
  • Provide communication support and report back to partners.
  • Subject Matter Expert and advisor to address suggestions, concerns, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with internal communications, PR and social media teams and use the non-profit's media presence to promote Zscaler's social impact narrative, and employee volunteering events.
  • Partner with HQ ESG team and support the annual ESG report with important social/environmental impact stories, substantiated with qualitative and quantitative data points.

Legal Compliance and Documentation Support:

  • Communicate with the finance, procurement internal audit & SOX teams and help ensure statutory, compliance, regulatory filing, and CSR audits.
  • Manage the CSR budget, ensure spending aligns with the prescribed budget and lead the fund use.
  • Coordinate with Legal and other teams to ensure MoUs are in place and receipts are received for each payment.
  • Lead the regional CSR Committee meetings based on the secretarial procedures, seek necessary approvals, and update the committee on progress.
  • To meet the regulations stipulated by the CSR Act in India, accomplish post-funding follow-up with NGOs on multiple forms and use certificates to be submitted to Finance, Tax, Regulators.
  • Keep up to speed with the regulatory framework corresponding to the CSR provisions in the Companies Act and other related.

Usage and maintenance of organisational tools and platforms:

  • Zscaler Giving Back portal for volunteer event reporting.
  • Communication channels such as the intranet or Slack to socialize and engage with your community.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 7 to 10 years of robust experience managing CSR programs and ensuring compliance with India's CSR laws in IT service/product organisations.
  • Bachelor's/master's degree related to Social Work, Social Sciences, CSR, Sustainability, Public policy, or any related field.
  • Knowledge of important social impact sectors such as STEM education, Cybersecurity, Women empowerment, Climate change, DEIB and trends.
  • Data-driven and knowledgeable about impact measurement, program evaluation and reporting.

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • Project management skills, with the ability to plan complex programs.
  • Engage and collaborate with partners at all levels.
  • Proficiency in project management tools.

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to DEIB, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Health plans
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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