Business Continuity Management & Disaster Recovery

Job Title :

Business Continuity Management & Disaster Recovery (BCM-DR) – Sr. Consultant / Manager / Sr. Manager

Location :

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Experience Required :

3+ years in BCM / DR / IT Risk Management

Employment Type :

Full-time | Immediate Joiner Preferred

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced BCM-DR professional to lead and support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery framework . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in risk assessment, BIA, continuity planning, and DR testing, along with strong stakeholder management skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work across business units, ensuring operational resilience and compliance with industry standards such as ISO 22301 .

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and maintain the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301 standards.

Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessments to identify critical functions and interdependencies.

Prepare and update Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) for critical business and IT processes.

Coordinate and execute BCP / DR testing exercises , analyze test results, and oversee closure of identified gaps.

Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to define and test RTOs and RPOs , ensuring effective backup and recovery mechanisms.

Manage and coordinate incident response , crisis management , and emergency communication processes.

Conduct awareness sessions and training programs for employees to build a strong continuity culture.

Support audit and compliance reviews; maintain BCM documentation and reporting dashboards.

Ensure third-party vendors and partners adhere to BCM / DR standards and practices.

Drive continuous improvement in BCM / DR processes and risk resilience initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies :

Strong understanding of BCM frameworks , DR principles , and risk management methodologies .

Hands-on experience with BIA tools , DR simulation planning , and continuity testing .

Familiarity with ISO 22301 , ITIL , and NIST standards.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (across business and technology teams).

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Educational Qualifications :

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in information technology , Computer Science, Business Administration, or Risk Management .

Certifications preferred :

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor

CBCI (Business Continuity Institute)

ITIL Foundation / CISM / CISSP (added advantage)

Preferred Candidate Profile :

Minimum 3+ years of relevant BCM / DR experience.

Experience in IT / BFSI / Manufacturing / Shared Services industries is desirable.

Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods (≤30 days) will be given preference.