Senior IT Disaster Recovery Manager

Required Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years of experience as a Disaster Recovery Manager, with the main role focused on disaster recovery.
• Strong experience with IT systems.
• 8+ years of experience in leading the development, testing, and maintenance of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans for large enterprises.
• Prominent expertise in DR/BC frameworks, methodologies, and technologies (8+ years).
• Experience with cloud-based disaster recovery solutions and hybrid environments (8+ years).
• Demonstrated ability to develop vendor relationships, author Statements of Work (SOWs), and manage vendor accountability (8+ years).
• Strong background in creating, documenting, and executing technology strategies aligned with business goals (8+ years).
• Oversight experience for technology operations, including performance measurement, SLA adherence, quality improvement, and incident reduction (8+ years).
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes (8+ years).
• Experience managing on-site, nearshore, and offshore technology teams, including direct supervision (8+ years).
• Experience in planning and delivering large-scale initiatives (8+ years).
• 5+ years of experience in administering budgets, monitoring expenses, authorizing payments, and securing equipment/goods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the cruise or travel industry (1+ year).
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CBCP, CDRE, CBRM, or BCMCP.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity disaster recovery plan.
• Lead and coordinate disaster recovery drills and simulations to validate recovery effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to identify critical systems and data, define Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
• Work with external vendors and partners to ensure alignment with the company's disaster recovery objectives.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
• Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team on DR best practices and ensure cross-functional readiness.