IT Disaster Recovery Manager

About Valvoline Global Operations

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future. With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Job Purpose

The IT Disaster Recovery (DR) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining disaster recovery strategies and business continuity plans to ensure the resilience of IT systems and infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership, risk assessment, and technical expertise to safeguard critical business operations in the event of an IT disruption or disaster.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage disaster recovery plans, policies, and procedures to ensure IT resilience.
• Maintain documentation of DR strategies, procedures, and test results.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and critical business functions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement backup, recovery, and failover solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as ISO 22301, NIST, and other relevant frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate response efforts during IT disruptions or disaster events, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
• Develop training programs and conduct disaster recovery drills for IT personnel and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT disaster recovery, business continuity, or IT risk management in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Experience in cloud-based disaster recovery solutions is a plus.

Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist (DRCS)
• ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Lead Implementer

Skills

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of best practices related to disaster recovery.
• Familiar with ServiceNow DRP features as well as CMDB, Service Mapping, Major Incident, and risk management.
• Familiar with (SAFe) Agile.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage crisis situations effectively.

Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.