Director-Level Business Continuity Opportunity

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Planning Manager to lead the development and maturation of an enterprise-wide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program for a large, multi-site organization. This is a highly visible role responsible for assessing organizational resilience, identifying critical business functions, facilitating Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), and developing continuity strategies that support ongoing operations during business disruptions. The ideal candidate has successfully built or significantly enhanced a Business Continuity program and is comfortable operating as an independent leader while partnering with stakeholders across business and technology teams. This position offers the opportunity to establish governance, define recovery priorities, lead continuity planning efforts, and help create a resilient operational framework across a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise Business Continuity Management (BCM) program.
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to identify critical business processes and recovery requirements.
• Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to document continuity and recovery plans.
• Develop and maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience frameworks.
• Establish governance processes, testing methodologies, and program maintenance procedures.
• Define recovery objectives, recovery priorities, and continuity strategies for critical business functions.
• Evaluate operational dependencies, third-party risks, and recovery capabilities.
• Coordinate continuity exercises and testing activities to validate plans and readiness.
• Support crisis communication planning and integration into overall continuity efforts.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of Business Continuity Management tools and technologies.
• Present findings, recommendations, and program updates to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to advance organizational resilience and preparedness.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience building or significantly enhancing a Business Continuity Program.
• Extensive Business Impact Analysis (BIA) experience.
• Strong understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) principles.
• Experience defining governance frameworks, testing strategies, and program maintenance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage business stakeholders and facilitate continuity planning discussions.
• Experience developing continuity and recovery documentation for critical business operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting operationally focused organizations within industries such as Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Construction, or Industrial Services.
• Experience evaluating and implementing BCM platforms or continuity management software.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management and vendor resiliency assessments.
• Experience supporting enterprise resilience and operational recovery initiatives.

Tools & Technologies

Experience with the following is beneficial:

• Business Continuity Management platforms
• Disaster Recovery planning tools
• Document management and knowledge repositories
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Human Capital Management platforms
• Emergency notification and crisis communication tools
• Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms

Soft Skills

• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex continuity concepts into business-friendly recommendations
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and self-directed
• Capable of influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority

Travel

Primarily remote position. Limited travel required based on business needs. Travel may include stakeholder meetings, operational assessments, workshops, and Business Impact Analysis sessions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Business Continuity professional who has successfully established continuity programs, facilitated enterprise-wide BIAs, and partnered closely with both business and technology leaders. This individual thrives in an autonomous environment, can build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and is passionate about helping organizations strengthen resilience and preparedness.