Sr Manager Business Continuity

Description

• Performs continuous monitoring of program activities to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, cost reduction, mitigation and enhanced operational efficiency.
• Coordinates with the Information Technology department to ensure alignment between the disaster recovery and business continuity programs.
• Monitors emerging risks and trends in the external environment and incorporates findings into risk management strategies and plans.
• Establish key risk indicators and risk tolerance thresholds to monitor and report on risk exposure to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains detailed and comprehensive business continuity plans to ensure the organization’s resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
• Develops policies, procedures, templates, standards, mitigation plans and documentation in support of the deployment, management, and sustainability of the business continuity and enterprise risk management programs.
• Conducts interviews, risk assessments and scenario planning exercises to identify and evaluate potential impacts and develop strategies for risk mitigation and response.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of business processes, assets, facilities, responsibilities, regulatory requirements and interdependencies of the organization.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to facilitate business impact analyses and risk assessments, including the identification of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks. Leads exercises and testing activities.
• Collaborates with external partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Leads the execution of continuity and response plans in the event of a business disruption, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for coordinating response and recovery efforts during emergencies or business disruptions.
• Coordinates training and awareness programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities during emergency situations.
• Manages the Business Continuity team; provides coaching and guidance, supports career development, and manages performance through feedback and mid-year and annual review discussions.

Requirements

• Experience in using business continuity planning applications and emergency notifications systems.
• This position may require travel up to 25% of the time.
• 7 years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, enterprise risk management, disaster recovery or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Data analysis experience
• Knowledge of risk management disciplines, including information security risk, information technology risk, vendor risk, and operational risk.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide management frameworks and business continuity plans.
• 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certification (DRII, BCI, CBCP, or similar)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations and develop practical solutions.
• Adaptable, innovative and detail oriented.

Benefits

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Great Place to Work
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance