Manager, Crisis & Emergency Management. Forensics - Riyadh
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About the Role
EY is seeking an experienced Manager to join the Crisis & Emergency Management Services team in Riyadh. The role involves leading crisis management engagements, applying ISO 22361, conducting simulations, and managing project workstreams for clients across the region.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage delivery of crisis and emergency management engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with client objectives
- Apply ISO 22361 and national frameworks to design crisis governance, response structures, playbooks, and escalation processes
- Conduct maturity and gap assessments, develop remediation roadmaps, and support implementation of crisis and resilience programs
- Design and facilitate crisis simulations and tabletop exercises, including scenario development, facilitation, and after action reviews
- Manage project workstreams including scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination
- Develop executive ready deliverables such as frameworks, playbooks, assessment reports, and dashboards
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities including proposals and RFP responses
- Coach and develop junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Continuity, Emergency/Crisis Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in crisis management, emergency management, business continuity, or organizational resilience
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 22361 and national crisis management frameworks
- Hands on experience delivering crisis/emergency management or resilience engagements, ideally in consulting
- Proven project management and stakeholder management capabilities
- Two or more preferred certifications: ISO 22361, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CBCP/MBCI/CBCI, PMP, or other relevant crisis/resilience certifications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Role Overview
- EY is seeking an experienced Manager to join our Crisis & Emergency Management Services team.
- The role supports delivery of crisis, emergency, and resilience engagements for clients across the region, applying ISO 22361 and national frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the delivery of crisis and emergency management engagements.
- Apply ISO 22361 and relevant national crisis management frameworks to design crisis governance, response structures, playbooks, and escalation processes.
- Conduct maturity and gap assessments, develop remediation roadmaps, and support implementation of crisis and resilience programs.
- Design and facilitate crisis simulations and tabletop exercises.
- Manage project workstreams — scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
- Develop executive ready deliverables for client leadership.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities.
- Coach and develop junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in crisis management, emergency management, business continuity, or organizational resilience.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 22361 and national frameworks.
- Hands on experience delivering crisis/emergency management or resilience engagements, ideally in consulting.
- Proven project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
Certifications (Two Or More Preferred)
- ISO 22361 / Crisis Management certification
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor (Business Continuity)
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) / MBCI / CBCI
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
- Other relevant crisis, resilience, or risk certifications
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and report writing skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities (English required; Arabic an advantage).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.
- Collaborative team player with a client focused mindset.
What We Offer
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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