Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery - Deputy Manager

Job Title :

Deputy Manager – Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR)

Location : Coimbatore

Experience Required :

4+ years

Employment Type : Full-time

Department :

Risk Management / Information Security

Preference :

Early joiners will be prioritized

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced professional to manage and strengthen our

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

and

Disaster Recovery (DR)

capabilities. The candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and testing BCP / DR strategies, while aligning them with enterprise risk management and cyber resilience frameworks.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and maintain the

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)

framework in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Conduct

risk assessments

and

business impact analyses (BIA)

to identify critical processes, dependencies, and potential disruptions.

Coordinate the development of

recovery strategies

and ensure timely updates to

BCP and DR plans

across business units.

Work closely with

cybersecurity ,

IT infrastructure , and

risk management

teams to ensure DR readiness and resilience against cyber incidents.

Plan and execute

DR drills , tabletop exercises, and simulations; track results and drive continuous improvement.

Maintain documentation for audits, compliance reviews, and senior management reporting.

Support internal and external

audit activities

and ensure timely closure of observations.

Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates related to

BCMS, DR, and cybersecurity risk management .

Foster a culture of business continuity awareness through periodic training and communication initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies :

Strong knowledge of

BCMS frameworks

(ISO 22301) and

DR methodologies .

Hands-on experience with

risk management ,

control assessment , and

cyber risk frameworks

(e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Experience in

BIA, crisis management , and

incident response planning .

Strong analytical, documentation, and project management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.

Certifications such as

CBCP, ISO 22301 LA / LI, CISA, CRISC , or equivalent are preferred.

Experience working in BFSI, Telecom, or IT / ITES sectors will be an advantage.