Business Continuity Manager
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans across the organization.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, and continuity capability evaluations to ensure robust preparedness.
- Lead and coordinate Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution activities, including developing, testing, and validating Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) to ensure operational resilience during disruptions.
- Ensure all BCM activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements including SAMA, PDPL, and AML/KYC.
- Stay current with industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in BCM, disaster recovery, and enterprise risk management.
- Collaborate closely with the enterprise risk and IT teams to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks, particularly those related to technology.
- Drive the integration of BCM practices into the organization's risk management framework.
- Provide data-driven insights to improve risk mitigation strategies and continuity planning.
- Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates for senior leadership and the BCM Committee regarding the status and effectiveness of continuity efforts.
- Develop and lead training sessions, workshops, and awareness initiatives across all departments to foster a strong continuity culture.
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in regular BCM drills and exercises to test and validate readiness.
- Support real-time response and recovery activities during incidents or disruptions, ensuring clear communication and coordination among stakeholders.
- Lead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvements.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with departments and external partners to ensure alignment and support of BCM initiatives.
- Continuously review and enhance BCM strategies, tools, and documentation to strengthen overall organizational resilience.
- Monitor emerging risks, technologies, and industry trends to ensure the BCM program remains agile and future-ready.
- Develop and lead training sessions, workshops, and awareness initiatives across all departments to foster a strong continuity culture.
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in regular BCM drills and exercises to test and validate readiness.
- Support real-time response and recovery activities during incidents or disruptions, ensuring clear communication and coordination among stakeholders.
- Lead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvements.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with departments and external partners to ensure alignment and support of BCM initiatives.
- Continuously review and enhance BCM strategies, tools, and documentation to strengthen overall organizational resilience.
- Monitor emerging risks, technologies, and industry trends to ensure the BCM program remains agile and future-ready.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field is required.
- CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or equivalent certification required.
- CISA, CISSP, or CFE certifications are highly desirable.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, and enterprise risk.
- Proven experience with regulatory compliance, including SAMA (mandatory), PDPL, and AML/KYC.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing BCPs across complex, technology-driven environments.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Experience in facilitating BCM training, awareness programs, and incident response coordination.