Job Title: Program Manager (Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery)
Job Location: Plantation, FL
Key Requirements:
Certifications: Candidates with certifications like CBCP, ITIL, CISA, CRISC, ISO 22301 are highly preferred. Any combination is desirable, and those with certifications will be given significant consideration.
Multi-Lingual: Proficiency in English/Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc., is highly preferred.
Location: Preference for candidates local to South Florida who can go onsite 3-4 days a week. However, highly qualified candidates from outside the area will also be considered, especially if they meet certification and experience requirements.
Experience:
At least 5+ years of experience in business continuity and IT disaster recovery.
At least 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery principles.
Familiarity with fundamental IT concepts, infrastructure, and data center technologies.
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's BCP/DR program.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organization's operations.
Create and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) for all critical business functions.
Develop and maintain BCP/DR plans based on BIA data for all critical functions.
Ensure BCP/DR plans are properly rated and include all required sections.
Design, coordinate, and execute test exercises for critical business processes.
Regularly test BCP/DR plans to ensure their effectiveness.
Train employees on BCP/DR procedures and practices of technology risk disaster recovery planning.
Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned with best practices.
Implement technical solutions to support the BCP/DR program.
Manage the organization's response to disasters and emergencies.
Lead crisis management teams during significant business disruptions.
Work with vendors and partners to ensure their BCP/DR plans align with the organization's plans.
Oversee the budget for business continuity and ensure resource availability.
Collaborate with IT staff to develop and implement best practices to protect and restore data and systems.
Partner with infrastructure and application areas to develop and maintain recovery procedures for critical apps.
Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to document technical information.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Stay up-to-date on the latest BCP/DR trends and best practices.
Skills:
Strong project management skills.
Excellent communication and coordination across the organization.
Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Ability to communicate BCP/DR-related concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven track record in creating and managing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.