Manager / Senior Manager – Business Continuity Management (BCM) & Disaster Recovery (DR)

Job Title : Manager / Senior Manager – Business Continuity Management (BCM) & Disaster Recovery (DR)

Location : Coimbatore

Experience : 5+ years

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCM / DR) frameworks, strategies, and procedures.

Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessments to identify critical business processes and dependencies.

Lead DR drills, tabletop exercises, and recovery simulations to test and validate plan effectiveness.

Collaborate with IT, Security, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of DR and BCM strategies with business objectives.

Define Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for key systems and ensure appropriate recovery strategies are in place.

Manage crisis response activities and act as a key liaison during business disruptions.

Maintain and update BCM documentation, policies, and recovery playbooks on a periodic basis.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (ISO 22301, ISO 27001, etc.).

Provide training and awareness programs for staff on BCM / DR roles and responsibilities.

Engage with senior stakeholders to review readiness, gaps, and continuous improvement measures.

Key Skills & Competencies :

Strong knowledge of BCM, DR frameworks, and standards (ISO 22301, ITIL, NIST) .

Experience in conducting BIA, risk assessments, and recovery testing .

Proven ability to manage business continuity and DR programs across multiple functions.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and crisis coordination skills.

Hands-on experience in developing BCP documentation, playbooks, and response plans .

Familiarity with cloud DR solutions, IT infrastructure resilience, and incident response processes.

Qualifications :

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

Certifications such as CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer / Auditor, CISA, or equivalent preferred.