Description
Job Description:The manager is looking for a candidate to provide input in developing IT BC Governance criteria. Support the implementation of IT BC governance criteria. Advocate for use of good BC practices. The manager is looking to hire a Business Continuity Planner.
Responsibilities:
- BCP Strategy
Support the implementation of strategies to facilitate IT BCP initiatives that cross IT functional areas in support of business priorities - BCP Governance
Provide input in developing IT BC Governance criteria. Support the implementation of IT BC governance criteria. Advocate for use of good BC practices. - BCP Best Practices SME
Support compliance initiatives (eg IT Audit related to BCP) as needed. Maintain a solid working knowledge of industry standards and practices for business continuity. Support and advocate for recommended business continuity practice, guidelines, tools and methodologies for IT, leveraging industry standards and business practices. Assess business continuity trends and develop recommendations. Provide guidance as ITOs determine how to implement BCP recommendations. - BC Program Monitor
Identify and monitor appropriate business continuity criteria to assess the effectiveness of IT business continuity programs related to critical systems (dashboard) - BCP Operational Activities
Business Impact Analysis, peer deliverable review; Business Continuity Database entries - Business Impact Analysis: Development
Create BIA documents in accordance with applicable policy, process and procedure as per project request - Business Impact Analysis: Policy Adherence Review
Review Business Impact Analysis documents to assess compliance with applicable IT BC Policy and Process. Participate in IT crisis simulation exercises - Coordinates cross functional teams for defined business continuity related purpose, gathers and analyzes information for unique business continuity program initiatives. Responsible for meeting scope criteria.
- Participates in complex projects to provide IT business continuity expertise and direction at the division/business unit level for projects
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelors plus 5 - 10 years relevant IT experience.
- Education Preferred: Business Continuity Planner designation
Skill Set:
- Project management skills
- Strong facilitation skills
- Ability to establish a business case to obtain management support
- Above average presentation
- Interpersonal and writing skills
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.