Senior Business Partner - Business Continuity

Key Responsibilities for this role include the following:

• 1. Part of a team of BCM-Risk management professionals who manages Business Continuity for the Organization

• 2. Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program

• 3. Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions

• 4. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly

• 5. Actively plan, coordinate quarterly BCM site down tests. Responsible for the compliance of testing policies for the BL

• 6. Follow up on action items coming out of the site down tests

• 7. Attend Internal/ external audits conducted in BCM space. Drive audit recommendations to closure

• 8. Design BCM trainings and other awareness sessions

• 9. Review reports for the tests conducted

• 10. Represent BCM team across various forums

• 11. Keeps assigned BL crisis ready with response plans and critical staff lists

• 12. Explore opportunities for automation in BCM space

• 13. Works on Continuous improvement of the BCM program for the BL

• 14. Accountable for managing the BL Level CMT lists / maintaining Crisis ready staff lists

• 15. Manages projects for the BCM team for the BLs assigned

• 16. Plays key role in Crisis Management for the BLs assigned

• 17. Works with high level of autonomy for the BLs assigned within the agreed BCM framework

• 18. Responsible to make sure that right people are participating in the BCM trainings

• 19. Drive monthly BCM Coordinator meetings

• Technical Competencies: Candidate at this level should have the following core technical skills:

  • a. Solid understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM) processes and best practices

  • b. Solid knowledge on BCM lifecycle, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery domains

  • c. Hands on experience on BCM / Crisis Management/ communication tools

  • d. Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel & Word)

  Behavioral Competencies: Candidate at this level should have the following behavioral skills:

  • a. 15-18 Years of dedicated BCM Experience

  • b. Excellent Communication, presentation & negotiation skills

  • c. Need good Analytical & Problem-solving skills

  • d. Should be a good team player

  • e. Ability to handle pressure during crisis

  • f. Ability to complete projects assigned within the deadlines

  • g. Experience in conducting training/ awareness sessions

  • h. Exposure to ERT

  Expected Educational background: Graduation (BSC, BE, BTECH etc.)

  Certifications preferred:

  • 1. ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

  • 2. CBCP: Certified Business Continuity Professional

  • 3. CBCI: Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute

“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.

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