Business Continuity Management (BCM) Specialist

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Management (BCM) Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's Business Continuity Management framework. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience by developing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, conducting risk assessments, coordinating testing exercises, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 22301. The role requires a strong background in BCM, crisis management, disaster recovery planning, and incident response within enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program. Create and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) for critical business functions. Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical services, dependencies, recovery priorities, and recovery objectives. Perform risk assessments and identify potential threats that could impact business operations. Coordinate the development and execution of BCM and DR testing exercises, tabletop exercises, and simulation drills. Lead and support incident management and crisis response activities during business disruptions. Collaborate with business units, IT, cybersecurity, and operational teams to establish continuity requirements. Develop BCM awareness and training programs for employees and stakeholders. Monitor, review, and update BCM documentation, policies, procedures, and recovery plans regularly. Ensure compliance with ISO 22301 and other applicable regulatory and organizational requirements. Prepare BCM performance reports, audit evidence, and management dashboards. Support internal and external audits related to business continuity and operational resilience. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in Business Continuity Management Experience in developing and maintaining enterprise BCM frameworks and recovery programs. Strong experience conducting BIA, risk assessments, and BCM testing exercises. Experience working in highly regulated sectors such as Government, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Banking, Telecommunications, or Critical Infrastructure is preferred. Required Certifications At least one of the following certifications is required: CBCP – Certified Business Continuity Professional BCP – Business Continuity Professional ISO 22301 Lead Implementer ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Required Skills Technical Skills Business Continuity Management (BCM) Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Crisis Management Incident Response Risk Assessment and Risk Management Operational Resilience Recovery Strategy Development BCM Testing and Exercises ISO 22301 Framework Implementation Policy and Procedure Development Audit and Compliance Management Soft Skills Strong stakeholder management Excellent communication and presentation skills Analytical and problem-solving abilities Leadership and coordination skills Ability to perform under pressure during crisis situations Preferred Experience Experience implementing or auditing ISO 22301 programs. Experience working with enterprise BCM tools and governance frameworks. Experience supporting organizational resilience initiatives and regulatory compliance programs. Show more Show less