Business Continuity Sr. Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Business Continuity (BC) plans tailored to the specific business unit needs of a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIAs) to identify critical operations, dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities across production, support, vendor, and supply chain processes.
• Coordinate the Risk Review Board/Risk Council program, including monitoring and tracking progress of risk mitigation plans.
• Maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and government agencies to enable coordinated and effective responses to regional or global disruptions.
• Utilize and support Business Continuity technologies and platforms (e.g., Fusion) to manage planning, documentation, and incident response activities.
• Monitor and analyze emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory requirements (including ISO 22301 and NFPA 1600) to continuously enhance and mature BC plans and program effectiveness.
• Manage and report on the status of BC program initiatives to senior leadership, providing actionable insights, mitigation strategies, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of BC exercises, simulations, and drills to ensure readiness and validate plan effectiveness.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to employees at all levels to foster a culture of resilience and preparedness.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with internal departments, including Operations, IT, Security, and Supply Chain, to align resilience objectives and integrate BC initiatives into broader organizational and operational strategies.
• Act as a key liaison during incidents to support cross-functional communication, escalation, and coordination of response and recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field. Relevant and substantial Business Continuity or risk management experience may be substituted for required education. Professional certification in Business Continuity (e.g., MBCI, CBCP) required at time of hire, or willingness and ability to obtain certification within 6–12 months of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Risk Management, Emergency Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field. CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Essential Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in Business Continuity, with demonstrated experience in complex or high-paced operational environments. Proven ability to develop and implement Business Continuity plans within manufacturing, industrial, or other highly operational, complex environments. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excellent analytical skills, including experience conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIAs) and translating findings into actionable strategies. Experience in crisis management and emergency response planning, with understanding of supply chain and production operations. Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or certification efforts related to business continuity or resilience programs. Advanced proficiency with Business Continuity technology and software platforms (e.g., Fusion or similar systems). Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude).