Business Continuity Management (BCM) & Disaster Recovery (DR)

Job Title: Business Continuity Management (BCM) & Disaster Recovery (DR)

Location: Coimbatore & Chennai

Experience: 2+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCM/DR) frameworks, strategies, and procedures.
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessments to identify critical business processes and dependencies.
• Lead DR drills, tabletop exercises, and recovery simulations to test and validate plan effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of DR and BCM strategies with business objectives.
• Define Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for key systems and ensure appropriate recovery strategies are in place.
• Manage crisis response activities and act as a key liaison during business disruptions.
• Maintain and update BCM documentation, policies, and recovery playbooks on a periodic basis.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (ISO 22301, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Provide training and awareness programs for staff on BCM/DR roles and responsibilities.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to review readiness, gaps, and continuous improvement measures.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of BCM, DR frameworks, and standards (ISO 22301, ITIL, NIST) .
• Experience in conducting BIA, risk assessments, and recovery testing .
• Proven ability to manage business continuity and DR programs across multiple functions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and crisis coordination skills.
• Hands-on experience in developing BCP documentation, playbooks, and response plans .
• Familiarity with cloud DR solutions, IT infrastructure resilience, and incident response processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications such as CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISA, or equivalent preferred.