Posted 7 days ago
Description
Job Title: Domain Lead – Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR)
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Domain Lead – Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery to join a large-scale, mission-critical environment within a leading international organization.
This role is key to ensuring organizational resilience and IT continuity in the event of major disruptions, including cyber incidents, infrastructure failures, or large-scale crises. You will lead BC/DR initiatives, coordinate across technical and business teams, and ensure recovery strategies meet operational and business needs.
Flexible working options are available.
Core Responsibilities
Business Continuity Management
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIA) to identify and prioritize critical processes
- Align continuity strategies with operational and business needs
IT Disaster Recovery Strategy
- Define and maintain a comprehensive IT Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy
- Design recovery solutions aligned with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Evaluate risks and define mitigation strategies for potential disruptions
Planning & Execution
- Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery and crisis management plans
- Lead regular testing exercises, including table-top and large-scale simulations
- Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and security standards
- Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
- Collaborate with risk, security, and architecture stakeholders
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Coordinate across technical and business teams at all levels
- Influence strategic decisions related to resilience, budgets, and priorities
- Lead and guide multidisciplinary teams in BC/DR initiatives
Profile Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Experience bridging IT and business functions (operations, finance, risk)
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment and modeling techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo, bow-tie analysis)
- Proven experience designing and implementing DR strategies and recovery plans
- Familiarity with BC/DR frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery)
- Experience in complex, enterprise-scale environments
Key Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic initiatives
- Experience with high-availability and recovery solutions
- Understanding of SLAs, vendor management, and outsourcing environments
- Ability to lead crisis simulations and resilience programs
Recruitment Process
- 2 interviews (1 online, 1 onsite or remote)
- Fast feedback throughout the process
Our Offer
- the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
- 35 days of leave;
- a company car + a public transport season ticket;
- a target bonus;
- a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
- hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
- outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
- group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
- accidents at work (extralegal);
- net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.
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