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Business Continuity Manager ( UAE Only )
SMART TECH INDUSTRY
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Manager
3 weeks ago
Business Continuity ManagementBusiness Impact AnalysisRisk AssessmentDisaster Recovery PlanningCrisis ManagementStakeholder Management
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About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Business Continuity Manager to develop, implement, and maintain business continuity and resilience programs in the UAE. The role involves leading business impact analyses, risk assessments, continuity planning, and exercises.
Key Skills for This Role
Business Continuity ManagementBusiness Impact AnalysisRisk AssessmentDisaster Recovery PlanningCrisis ManagementStakeholder Management
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain business continuity management frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Lead business impact analyses (BIA) to identify critical functions and recovery requirements
- Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify threats and vulnerabilities
- Develop and maintain business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans, and resilience strategies
- Design, facilitate, and evaluate business continuity exercises, simulations, and testing programs
- Support crisis management planning and preparedness initiatives
- Monitor continuity program effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on business continuity best practices
- Develop reporting, dashboards, and management updates on continuity risks and performance
- Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of business continuity management, operational resilience, and crisis management principles
- Experience developing and managing business continuity frameworks, policies, and programs
- Strong understanding of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessment methodologies
- Experience facilitating continuity exercises, simulations, and testing
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Experience developing reports, metrics, and executive level presentations
- Professional certifications in business continuity, resilience, or risk management are beneficial
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Seeking a proactive and strategic Business Continuity Manager to join our team in the UAE.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and resilience programs.
- Work closely with leadership, operational departments, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain business continuity management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Lead business impact analyses (BIA) to identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and continuity risks.
- Develop and maintain business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans, and operational resilience strategies.
- Coordinate continuity planning activities across business units.
- Design, facilitate, and evaluate business continuity exercises, simulations, and testing programs.
- Support crisis management planning and preparedness initiatives.
- Monitor continuity program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
- Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on business continuity best practices.
- Develop reporting, dashboards, and management updates related to continuity risks and program maturity.
- Support compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver awareness programs, workshops, and training sessions.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of business continuity management, operational resilience, and crisis management principles.
- Experience developing and managing business continuity frameworks, policies, and continuity planning programs.
- Strong understanding of Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessment methodologies, and recovery planning practices.
- Experience facilitating continuity exercises, simulations, and testing activities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience developing reports, metrics, and executive level presentations.
- Knowledge of business continuity standards and resilience frameworks is advantageous.
- Professional certifications related to business continuity, resilience, risk management, or crisis management are beneficial.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and resilience focused work environment.
- Opportunities to lead enterprise wide business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.
- Exposure to strategic risk management, crisis preparedness, and organizational resilience programs.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Continuous learning, training, and certification support.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A culture that values preparedness, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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